Role Summary
Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C) – Reading / Hybrid. Hybrid working available with flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We are seeking a NQ- Grade C Solicitor or equivalent to join our dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will make a real difference. As a Grade C Solicitor in our Clinical Negligence team, you will support Lawyers and Senior Lawyers in managing a diverse caseload of clinical negligence cases, from inception through to trial, under supervision and in accordance with company policies and legal standards. You will take on delegated tasks, assist in settling cases, contribute to the team’s overall success, and mentor and coach junior team members.
Benefits
- 35 hours working week
- Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
- 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, and long service award for additional days after 5th, 7th, and 9th year of employment
- Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
- Life Assurance Policy
- Medicash policy covering dental, optical and other medical expenses
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
- Flexible, agile working environment with positive work‑life balance
- Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
- Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
- A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
- Accountable for running an individual caseload
- Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients
- Contribute to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team
- Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs
- Effective and thorough time recording
Responsible For
- Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team
- Identifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team
- Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case
- Management of a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
- Co‑ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties
- Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
- Negotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings if required
- Litigation of claims as required
- Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team
- Advising the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from Team Leader/Head of Department
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Recent experience of handling a case load
- NQ – 5 years PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and drafting skills
- Excellent IT skills especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages, proclaim and excel
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment
- Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring
- Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
- Excellent Client Care Skills
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
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