Job Description
Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Harrogate
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a talented Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its Healthcare Litigation team in Harrogate. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a leading defendant clinical negligence practice that is recognised nationally for its expertise in advising NHS bodies, medical defence organisations and healthcare professionals.
The Team:
The firm's Healthcare Litigation team is one of the largest and most respected in the country, representing NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and private healthcare providers. The team is made up of over 70 lawyers, including former clinicians and is consistently ranked among the top tiers by legal directories for its outstanding work in complex and high-value cases.
The Role:
You will manage your own caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims brought against NHS Trusts and General Practitioners. You will handle a wide variety of complex and high-profile matters, working both independently and alongside senior lawyers on high-value claims.
Key responsibilities include:
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1. Managing the pre-action investigation of claims
2. Conducting litigation and costs management
3. Interviewing clinicians and drafting witness statements
4. Instructing medical experts
5. Handl...