Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Location: Manchester (Hybrid role)
Certain Advantage are looking for a highly skilled and committed NQ Solicitor to join our clients established Clinical Negligence team. In this role, you will manage your own caseload of claims covering a wide range of medical, dental, and clinical injury matters. The work will be both varied and challenging, with cases spanning different levels of complexity and value.
Key Responsibilities:
* Apply expert knowledge across all areas of clinical negligence law, handling complex and sensitive cases with professionalism.
* Manage litigated claims with a strong grasp of the technical and procedural issues involved.
* Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and always ensure compliance.
* Take personal ownership of cases while working collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
* Show strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case progression and client service.
* Exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills to deliver the best outcomes for clients.
* Contribute technical expertise to the team, acting as a point of reference on complex matters.
* Consistently achieve monthly and annual financial performance targets, supporting the overall profitability of the department.
* Deliver excellent client communication and care, always maintaining empathy and professionalism.
* Identify, assess, and manage risk effectively on both an individual and team basis.
* Operate to the highest standards of compliance, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, medical experts, counsel, and other external stakeholders.
£27,000+ DOE
The individual
We are looking for someone who has:
* Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and their practical application.
* Proven ability to draft high-quality court documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Confident advocacy skills, with experience representing clients effectively.
* Excellent telephone manner and ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients and stakeholders.
* Strong fact-finding and investigative skills, with the ability to identify key issues quickly.
* Solid understanding of cost budgeting and experience handling Costs Case Management Conferences (CCMCs).
* Assertive, proactive, and determined approach with the ability to drive cases forward.
* Strong client care and customer service skills, with empathy and professionalism.
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Effective oral communication skills, both in and outside the courtroom.
* IT literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.
* Experience using Proclaim case management system (or similar).
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