Clinical & Dental Negligence Solicitor / Fee Earner
Monday - Friday, Full Time
Salary: Competitive - DOE
Experience: 2 Years PQE or Equivalent
Location: Macclesfield or Remote Working
MPJ Recruitment are proud to be representing a well-established Personal Injury law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and excellent client care. They are at an exciting stage of growth and development, offering a supportive and professional working environment within spacious, modern open-plan offices based in Macclesfield.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Clinical & Dental Negligence Solicitor or Fee Earner to join our expanding Clinical Negligence department. The successful candidate will manage a high-quality caseload, providing expert legal advice and representation to clients throughout the lifecycle of their claims.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Managing a caseload of clinical and dental negligence claims from inception through to trial
Advising clients on claims arising from medical misdiagnosis, surgical negligence, prescription and medication errors, and dental negligence
Drafting statements of case, correspondence, and court documents
Instructing and liaising with medical experts, counsel, and other third parties
Negotiating settlements where appropriate
Ensuring excellent standards of client care and communication throughout the claims process
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management recordsSkills and Attributes
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
High level of attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Confident IT user with experience of case management systems (Proclaim experience preferred but not essential)Knowledge and Experience
Solicitor or Fee Earner with a minimum of 2 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in clinical negligence
Extensive knowledge of clinical negligence claims and the ability to run cases independently from inception to trial
Proven experience handling a range of medical and dental negligence mattersBenefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Flexible home-working options
25 days' annual leave plus