Clinical Negligence Lawyer

Job Description

Due to a new contract win our client are recruiting for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their growing team. The role is remotely based at the moment however may include office work in the future.OverviewTo manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims as and when they arise;To assist in the operation of a general legal advice helpline - specifically advising in relation to any clinic negligence matters when required;To provide and manage any MI and provide MI as and when requested;To provide technical legal advice and guidance as and when needed;To research areas of law as and when necessary and provide guidance and advice;To provide relevant training as and when required;To be able to manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims whilst at the same time supporting the firm’s legal helpline.Key Duties and Responsibilities• Manage any clinic negligence claims upon which the firm may be instructed• Participate in and provide support to the firms legal helpline, providing advice and guidance to clients as and when required• To ensure understanding and compliance with internal SLAs, policies and procedures• To provide full supervisory support and guidance on technical issues involving matters of clinical negligence law• To ensure any IT developments are appropriately implemented• To provide relevant training across the firm as and when needed• Ensure the that an excellent level of customer service is provided and that clients’ expectations are proactively managed and any employment law cases are progressed• To highlight any potential risks to senior management• To provide review and analyse any employment law MI and provide reports as and when necessary;• Identify and provide and training needs across the firm• Keep up to date with all industry changes including case law, legislation and other matters of relevance and provide advice and guidance• Liaise with Senior Management and HR regarding any staff issues• To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the businessRequirements Experience & Knowledge• Qualified Solicitor, Member/Fellow of CILEX or an experienced Lawyer with at least 5 years’ clinical negligence experience• Ability to compile and analyse data and take action according to the results• Commercially minded, and able to see opportunities to optimise outcomes on cases, both for the client and the firm• Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS OfficeDesirables• High standard of quality of work, organisational skills and attention to detail• Experience in presenting data to an audience in a straightforward way• Strong communication skills and ability to lead by example. Confidence to challenge accepted working practices and offer solutions• Maintain a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative in problem solving• Resilient - able to deal with a fast paced changing environment whilst still achieving objectives, and motivating team to do so• Takes opportunities to develop and stretch themselves and their team, whilst seeking ways to add value to the firm Required skills

Keyskills :
Experience Knowledge Qualified Solicit Member/Fellow of CILEX an experienced Lawyer with at least 5 years clinical negligence experienc