New Job Opening: Clinical Negliegence Solicitor in Leeds, UK

Job Description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Fee Earner

Location: North Leeds

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 2+ years’ experience handling claimant clinical negligence matters

Our client is looking to appoint a Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Fee Earner to support the continued growth of a busy Clinical Negligence department.

This is a great opportunity for a driven, client-focused fee earner who enjoys running matters end-to-end and wants to play a key role in a team that is expanding.

You will handle a varied caseload of claimant clinical negligence claims from inception through to settlement, including both pre-litigation and post-litigation matters.

Key tasks will include:

• Managing clinical negligence claims from initial instruction through to settlement

• Running both pre-action and litigated matters

• Working to targets and KPIs while maintaining excellent client care

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience handling claimant clinical negligence matters

• Excellent understanding of the CPR and the Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes

• Experience managing complex claims from inception to completion

• Strong negotiation skills

• Experience working to targets and KPIs

• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management

• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach

• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Experience using Proclaim

• Experience training junior staff members

• An interest in supporting marketing and business development activity to help grow the department

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Full-time, permanent position

• Supportive team environment within a growing department

• The opportunity to work on a varied claimant clinical negligence caseload (pre and post litigation)

• Training and development, with scope to take on additional responsibility as the team expands

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.