Job Description Are you an experienced solicitor looking to elevate your career while enjoying a balanced work/life schedule?
If so, this may be the opportunity for you!
Our client, a top-rated law firm recognised as being a fantastic place to work, are seeking an experienced medical negligence solicitor to manage high value, multi-track cases involving significant injuries.
The role will involve a commitment to client care, effective case management, and active participation in business development.
The ideal candidate will have experience in charity relations and be a member of the Law society Medical negligence panel and/or AvMa. Requirements Compile evidence in support of claims Evaluate the merits of claims Identify legal and medical issues Calculate appropriate damages Draft schedules of loss and statements Instruct and liaise with medical experts and Counsel Communicate and negotiate with Defendant Solicitors Maintain clear communication with clients Comply with Civil Procedure Rules and Court directions Provide guidance and support to junior fee earners Build and nurture contacts to promote business development Lead structured initiatives to generate referrals and connections Benefits A structured career path with clear opportunities for development and progression A supportive and nurturing work environment, including monthly one-on-ones and regular appraisals Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Firm-wide and fee-earner bonus schemes Holiday entitlement of 25 days per year, increasing by one day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days Automatic enrollment in our contributory corporate pension scheme (salary sacrifice) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for personal support Enrollment in our Healthcare Cash Plan after the probationary period, covering dependents and possibly extended to partners/spouses Access to Mintago, a comprehensive employee financial wellbeing platform Designated Social and Wellbeing champions in each office to promote good mental and physical health Annual staff events, including summer and Christmas gatherings, quarterly lunches, and an annual online Staff Quiz Requirements *Compile evidence in support of claims *Evaluate the merits of claims *Identify legal and medical issues *Calculate appropriate damages *Draft schedules of loss and statements *Instruct and liaise with medical experts and Counsel *Communicate and negotiate with Defendant Solicitors *Maintain clear communication with clients *Comply with Civil Procedure Rules and Court directions *Provide guidance and support to junior fee earners *Build and nurture contacts to promote business development *Lead structured initiatives to generate referrals and connections.