My client, one of the UK’s leading firms, with nearly 100 years’ experience of successfully representing clients, are looking for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their team in Manchester
They provide an inclusive environment, which enables their practice and all of their staff to individually and collectively flourish to be the best they can be. They are recognised as one of the UK's leading teams by credible directories including The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, as well as being highly recommended in The Times’ Best Law Firms.
The opportunity
you will manage high-quality clinical negligence cases from the initial interview through to settlement, working within a supportive and collaborative team including specialist paralegal support. You will represent both private clients and trade union members. You will retain an appropriate case holding and be responsible all aspects of running those cases from evidence gathering, instructing counsel and taking an active role in conferences with counsel and experts, JSMs/ADR and progressing cases to trial, including split trials where appropriate, in addition to profit costs forecasting and liaising with our in house costs team on costs recovery.
The role
As a qualified lawyer with 4-7 years’ PQE, you will deal with all aspects of running a case from initial interview of client to trial, with an understanding of the issues involved in dealing with multi-track cases, such as costs and the litigation process.
You will need to be ideally operating as a Court Grade B with experience of running a varied multi-track clinical negligence caseload. Therefore you will need to have excellent knowledge of the law relating to clinical negligence and the civil litigation process.
Benefits
My client recognises and reward high performance, with competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package including:
* Contributory pension scheme
* £4,500 Car allowance
* Permanent health insurance
* Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
* Life assurance
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* 5 days additional leave over Christmas
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidised sports and social club
* Annual travel and parking loans
* Financial assistance for professional development
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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