Solicitor/Associate - Clinical Risk

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Job Description - Solicitor/Associate - Clinical Risk

Key Responsibilities

Handle a challenging caseload of defendant clinical negligence work on behalf of NHS Resolution. This will include drafting pleadings, witness statements and letters of response, conducting face to face negotiations and mediation of claims as well as preparing counter schedules.
Act as first and primary contact for clients on a day to day basis providing them with commercially focused legal advice
Adhere closely to client protocol and process
Provide supervision and coaching to junior fee earners
Make an appropriate contribution to non -fee earning activity e.g. knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, and business development
Comply with the required standards for internal procedures e.g. financial
Management of files, billing regimes etc. as well as the specific requirements of individual clients
Writing articles for publication both for in -house and external publications
Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

A qualified Solicitor with a background in defendant clinical negligence, ideally at an NHS Resolution panel firm. We are also open to those with a background in defendant personal injury or claimant clinical negligence.
An understanding of the NHS and their business drivers would be preferable, including knowledge of and ability to deliver against client protocols and KPIs
Strong technical skills and an ability to understand and work through complex issues
A demonstrable ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues and to be highly client focused
Ability to operate with a high level of self -sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority
Team oriented and collegiate with an experience of and a willingness to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced members of teams
Exposure to and success within business development activities
Confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships, undertake client marketing and influence at all levels. Ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues, building up strong relationships
Strong organisation skills to ensure a pragmatic and methodical approach to handling a variety of clinical negligence claims simultaneously, through an IT case management system
Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
Able to handle a complex and constantly changing workload and to work under pressure
Detail conscious with a concern for quality

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Solicitor/Associate - Clinical Risk

Job Description - Solicitor/Associate - Clinical Risk

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