Clinical Negligence Associate

The role

This role is for a qualified solicitor with ideally 2+ PQE to manage defendant clinical negligence claims within the firm's Healthcare team. The position requires a flexible approach and the ability to handle a varied caseload, acting on behalf of NHS Litigation Authority and NHS Trusts.

What you'll do

• Manage defendant clinical negligence claims
• Specialise in acting on behalf of NHS Litigation Authority and NHS Trusts
• Manage a case load of litigated and pre-litigated clinical negligence cases
• Conduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claim
• Liaise with various parties such as claimants and their solicitors, clients, counsel, experts etc
• Achieve financial and chargeable targets
• Demonstrate strong advocacy skills
• Offer support in the handling of civil claims
• Assist the Team Manager and other team members with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking
• Control Case Manager diary, key dates and action lists
• Draft various documents to include SLA reports and pleadings
• Perform billing duties
• Satisfy standards of client care in accordance with client SLA and Team manager guidelines and directions
• Complete Client MI procedures
• Comply with relevant rules, policies and procedures
• Keep up to date with legal developments
• Contribute to profile-raising and business development initiatives

What we're looking for