Clinical & Dental Negligence Solicitor / Fee Earner
Monday - Friday, Full Time
Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
Experience: 2 Years PQE or Equivalent
Location: Macclesfield or Remote Working
MPJ Recruitment are proud to be representing a well-established Personal Injury law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and excellent client care. They are at an exciting stage of growth and development, offering a supportive and professional working environment within spacious, modern open-plan offices based in Macclesfield.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Clinical & Dental Negligence Solicitor or Fee Earner to join our expanding Clinical Negligence department. The successful candidate will manage a high-quality caseload, providing expert legal advice and representation to clients throughout the lifecycle of their claims.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Managing a caseload of clinical and dental negligence claims from inception through to trial
* Advising clients on claims arising from medical misdiagnosis, surgical negligence, prescription and medication errors, and dental negligence
* Drafting statements of case, correspondence, and court documents
* Instructing and liaising with medical experts, counsel, and other third parties
* Negotiating settlements where appropriate
* Ensuring excellent standards of client care and communication throughout the claims process
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records
Skills and Attributes
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* High level of attention to detail
* Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
* Confident IT user with experience of case management systems (Proclaim experience preferred but not essential)
Knowledge and Experience
* Solicitor or Fee Earner with a minimum of 2 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in clinical negligence
* Extensive knowledge of clinical negligence claims and the ability to run cases independently from inception to trial
* Proven experience handling a range of medical and dental negligence matters
Benefits
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* Flexible home-working options
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing firm
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