Medical Negligence Solicitor / Lawyer

My client is expanding their Personal Injury department and looking for a very experienced Solictor/Lawyer to process the litigated bronze and silver cases, ensuring that the same are conducted in a proactive and commercially focussed manner

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Appropriate levels of clinical negligence experience (at least 5 years is essential)
High levels of litigation experience with case management skills
Good knowledge of computer case management processes.
Commercial focus
Excellent time management

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducting litigated medical negligence claims of varying value up to £500,000

The case will, at inception, proceed as per the case strategy set by the Senior Solicitor team and following assessment will be allocated to a Medical Negligence team member

To maintain regular contact with the designated senior solicitor to discuss procedural / evidential issues as required

To ensure that medical / special damage / future loss/ witness evidence has been appropriately collated prior to litigation

If there is a difference of opinion regarding a case between personnel, a meeting is to be arranged with the supervisor, to ensure case progress

Before any further medical reports are obtained, there shall be a discussion between the Senior Solicitor and Medical Negligence Lawyer to confirm and agree the strategy and choice of experts As above, any disagreement between the Senior Solicitor and the Medical Negligence Lawyer, the file shall be referred to the supervisor to discuss the issues and agree the way forward

Once the case is ready for the commencement of proceedings, it will be transferred to the Medical Negligence Lawyer to manage the claim to its conclusion. This will be monitored by the team supervisor

The file handler will continue to liaise with Senior Solicitors until the conclusion of the claim as necessary to ensure the company policy and procedures are being upheld at all times

This is an excellent opportunity to reach the next level of your career path, working for one of the largest personal injury specialists in the country which have been voted amongst the best companies to work for in the UK