We are currently looking for a lawyer (Solicitor, CILeX) to join our Clinical Negligence team and take on a busy case load. The caseload will be varied and will include mid-high value/complex claims with a mix of litigated and non-litigated cases.
The type of work you and the team will deal with includes birth injuries, surgical errors, hospital negligence, cosmetic surgery, dental negligence, mental health care, care home negligence, misdiagnosis and late diagnosis, GP negligence and wrong prescription claims.
The work carried out by our Clinical Negligence team has included:
* Achieving a six figure sum in compensation in a complex and serious claim involving misdiagnosis where a client’s arm had to be amputated as a result, leaving the client with significant symptoms which had a significant impact on his life.
* Achieving a five-figure sum in compensation in a claim for a client who suffered wound infection for five years caused by an infected mesh.
* Achieving a five-figure sum in compensation in a claim for a client who due to surgical error developed a significant infection from coronary artery bypass surgery.
WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
We are looking for a Clinical Negligence lawyer with around 2-4 years experience, who has experience of seeing a case through to trial or settlement post exchange of expert evidence. You should have an established record of exceptional client care and be comfortable in understanding clients’ needs and dealing with often sensitive injury issues.
WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?
* Great interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication skills and able to construct clear and effective arguments
* A team player
* Great at being able to juggle multiple priorities
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
* Competitive salary
* Clear career pathway
* A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team.
* 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
* Medicash cash back scheme after 1 years’ service
* Life Insurance
* EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7
* Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave
* Company sick pay
* Cycle scheme
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