Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Reading - Up to £75,000 + benefits + bonus
This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable law firm with an established reputation in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. The firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to strengthen its growing Clinical Negligence team.
You’ll manage your own smaller caseload while also supporting Senior Solicitors on more complex and higher-value matters, offering an excellent balance of autonomy, development and exposure to quality work.
The Role:
* Manage your own caseload of Clinical Negligence matters
* Support Senior Solicitors on complex pre-litigation and litigated files
* Investigate liability and review detailed medical records
* Instruct medical experts and obtain key evidence
* Draft Letters of Claim and other legal documentation
* Assess quantum and prepare Part 36 offers
* Work in line with CPR and Pre-Action Protocol requirements
* Deliver excellent client care throughout the claims process
About You:
* Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
* Experience handling a Clinical Negligence caseload
* Strong knowledge of the Clinical Negligence Pre-Action Protocol
* Good understanding of CPR and the litigation process
* Experience working to KPIs and performance targets
* Experience training or developing junior staff (desirable)
* Strong organisation and time management skills
* Excellent communication and client care ability
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
* Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
* Market-leading bonus scheme
* 27 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Hybrid working
* Enhanced company pension
* Opportunity to work on quality Clinical Negligence matters
* Strong progression prospects within a respected firm
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.
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Email: Roya.Ratcliffe@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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