Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Manchester, hybrid

My client a top 100, national law firm seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor/ Legal Executive to become part of their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload independently
• Supporting and guiding team members to deliver exceptional client service
• Contributing to proactive and commercially focused case progression
• Assisting the Team Leader/Head of Department in achieving financial and performance targets
• Maintaining accurate and effective time recording
• Collaborating with the Team Leader and colleagues on case strategy and planning
• Identifying cases suitable for Letters of Claim, settlement, or service
• Ensuring all relevant evidence and information is gathered to progress claims effectively
• Managing cases proactively and commercially
• Coordinating case progression with internal teams and external parties
• Drafting legal documents including Letters of Claim and letters of instruction
• Negotiating settlements and handling the issuing and service of proceedings where necessary
• Conducting litigation as required
• Overseeing team documentation and correspondence
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior team members

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience managing a clinical negligence caseload
• Experience in Clinical Negligence
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Proclaim, and Excel
• A flexible, results-driven approach with the ability to meet deadlines

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 3 additional holiday days annually
• Additional long-service holiday entitlement after 5, 7, and 9 years
• Life assurance cover
• Medicash healthcare benefits covering dental, optical, and medical expenses
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and IVF policies
• Funded social events throughout the year
• Monthly recognition voucher awards
• Career development

Please send your CV to applications@kervcapital.com if you could be interested in this role.

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