Job Description
Sue Ross Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of an ever-expanding, lexcel-acredited firm with offices in Sheffield, York and Hull. Our client is seeking a Clinical Negligence Lawyer and is offering either full-time or part-time hours with flexible options available.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (or soon to qualify) up to Grade B level who is eager to develop their expertise in complex clinical negligence cases.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Assist a Grade A Solicitor with high-value clinical negligence cases.\n * Independently manage a caseload under close supervision, handling liability, causation, and quantum issues.\n * Ensure full compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct (SRA) regulations and maintain high professional and administrative standards.\n * Support the wider firm through legal and administrative duties to promote best practice.\nNecessary Skills:\n * Strong negotiation and advocacy abilities.\n * Excellent written and verbal communication.\n * High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.\n * Ability to critically analyse medical and legal information.\n * Empathy and understanding towards clients in distressing situations.\n * Proficiency in legal research and case management software (desirable).\nIn return, our client is offering free on-site parking, private medical insurance, a company pension scheme and flexible work-from-home options.\nThis role is offered on a part-time or full-time basis.\nIf you’re passionate about clinical negligence law and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!\nUnfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.\nMay we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment