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Hudgell Solicitors is one of the country’s most progressive and experienced employee-owned law firms, committed to ‘Righting Wrongs’. We fight for our clients, stand up for the vulnerable and give a voice to those seeking justice.
For over 25 years, we’ve provided clear and honest legal advice in cases related to medical negligence, personal or criminal injury, civil liberties, travel and inquests.
Join our award-winning firm, recognised as one of the UK’s Best 250 Law Firms by The Times for five consecutive years.
We are 100% committed to our clients, our people and the community.
Who we are looking for
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with an engaging team of specialists, where everyone works closely to deliver the best results for our clients and their families.
The successful candidate will be either Grade B or Grade C qualified solicitor (or similar) to join our Clinical Negligence Team. You will work closely with clients, medical experts, counsel and colleagues, handling a varied caseload, providing expert legal advice and securing justice for our clients.
What you will be doing
* Conducting legal research, gathering evidence and instructing medical experts and counsel.
* Providing clear and compassionate advice to clients.
* Negotiating settlements and preparing cases for litigation if necessary.
* Representing clients at interlocutory hearings where appropriate.
Essential skills
* You will have experience of working on medical negligence claims.
* Whilst we are ideally seeking a candidate with Claimant experience, we will also consider applications from individuals with experience in Defendant clinical negligence.
* Attend business development and networking events.
* Be IT literate, including knowledge of using case management software, ideally Proclaim.
* Demonstrate excellent client care.
* Have a sound understanding of the Pre Action-Protocol for Clinical Disputes and the CPR.
The Offer
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
* Generous holiday entitlement.
* Supportive, approachable and friendly working environment.
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
* Range of benefits, including pension, health cash plan, and more.
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