Clinical Negligence Solicitor
hace 27 días
Newcastle upon Tyne
Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Newcastle - Up to £75,000 + benefits + bonus This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable law firm in Newcastle city centre, with a strong reputation in both Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. As the department continues to expand, they are looking to appoint an experienced Solicitor to play a key role within the team. You'll be joining a supportive environment where you'll manage your own caseload while also working alongside Senior Solicitors on more complex matters, gaining exposure to high-quality and technically challenging work. The Role: • Manage your own caseload of Clinical Negligence claims (pre-litigation and litigated), • Support Senior Solicitors on complex and high-value cases, • Investigate liability and review detailed medical records, • Instruct medical experts and obtain key evidence, • Draft Letters of Claim and other key legal documents, • Assess quantum and prepare Part 36 offers, • Work across the full litigation process in line with CPR and Pre-Action Protocols, • Deliver high standards of case progression and client care, • This is a strong opportunity to develop expertise in Clinical Negligence within a well-established and expanding team About You: • Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, • Experience handling Clinical Negligence claims, • Strong knowledge of the Clinical Negligence Pre-Action Protocol, • Good understanding of CPR and litigation processes, • Confident managing KPIs and caseload targets, • Experience training or supporting junior colleagues (desirable), • Strong organisation and time management skills, • Excellent communication and client care ability, • Able to work independently and within 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, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Health cash plan, • Opportunity to join a growing Clinical Negligence team with strong progression Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant INDRR Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 524 Email: Roya.Ratcliffe@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.