Medical Negligence Associate
High Wycombe | 3-4 Years PQE | Competitive Salary
Law Staff is excited to be working with a highly respected law firm to recruit a Medical Negligence Associate to join their expanding Clinical Negligence department.
About Our Client
Our client is a forward-thinking law firm with a strong reputation for clinical negligence work. They pride themselves on their brilliant, dedicated team and inclusive culture where every member of staff is treated fairly and respectfully, with genuine prospects of merited reward and career progression. They believe in recruiting exceptional people and empowering them to excel.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical Negligence lawyer to join a growing department handling a diverse caseload of clinical negligence matters. The role offers genuine career development prospects within a supportive, collaborative team environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage their own clinical negligence caseload, handling cases from inception through to conclusion. You'll be working on a variety of matters across all stages of the litigation process, dealing with complex medical evidence and expert testimony.
Key Responsibilities:
Handle a full caseload of clinical negligence matters from start to finish
Manage cases at all stages including pre-action, litigation, settlement and trial
Work with medical experts and counsel
Conduct legal research and stay current with relevant caselaw
Meet fee-earning targets appropriate to experience and abilities
Undertake own typing and administrative work
Work independently with minimal supervision whilst being an active team player
Maintain high standards of client care and case management
Be flexible with working hours as caseload demands require
Contribute to the department's continued growth and successAbout You
Essential:
Qualified Solicitor with 3-4 years PQE
Proven experience handling or heavily assisting with clinical negligence caseloads
Experience managing cases from inception to conclusion
Up to date knowledge of current clinical negligence caselaw
Understanding of proposed changes to fixed costs and the clinical negligence pre-action protocol for cases under £25k
Confident working independently with minimal supervision
Strong organisational and case management skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Commitment to delivering excellent client serviceDesirable:
Experience handling personal injury claims alongside clinical negligence work
Established relationships with medical experts and counselWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary dependent on PQE
Opportunity to join an expanding department
Inclusive culture with fair and respectful treatment
Genuine career progression opportunities
Supportive team environment
Office-based role in High Wycombe
Standard working hours (9am-5pm) with flexibility as needed
Work with a dedicated, brilliant teamWorking Arrangements
This is an office-based position in High Wycombe with standard working hours of 9am to 5pm, with flexibility required to accommodate caseload demands when necessary.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this excellent opportunity, please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP at Law Staff today.
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