Clinical Negligence Solicitor
1 month ago
We believe traditional law firms are outdated. Long hours and punishing billing targets mean that lawyers often don't have the time or capacity to do their best work. Which, in turn, means client satisfaction and customer care suffer.
At Setfords, we do things differently.
We treat people like people, not casework. Our pioneering and award-winning consultant-led model is disrupting a centuries-old market, allowing us to put our lawyers and clients’ best interests at the heart of everything we do. We are building a team that uses rich datasets, cutting-edge tech and industry-leading marketing smarts to deliver our vision: to be a law firm for everyone.
Purpose
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join an ambitious department specialising in Clinical Negligence claims, with a passion for justice that likes to depart from tradition and do things differently.
Duties and Responsibilities
You will be expected to manage claims from inception (taking the enquiry, risk assessing, and advising on funding options) through to resolution, ensuring the highest standard of representation;nAs well as managing your own caseload you will assist colleagues on a number of existing matters of varying complexity and value, both non-litigated and litigated;nYou will conduct thorough investigations and be able to negotiate settlements with opposing parties and insurers whilst striving to achieve the best possible outcome for our Clients;nYou will be adept at drafting key legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements;nYou will keep abreast of legal developments and changes in clinical negligence law with an ability to adapt to resultant changes in practice;nYou will have impeccable client care skills and provide expert legal advice, explaining complex legal matters, whilst also supporting clients through their legal journey;nYou will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to serve our clients’ best interests and deliver an exceptional client service;nYou will be passionate for justice and committed to achieving resolution for those who have suffered harm due to medical negligence.
Skills and Experience
Skilled and experienced Claimant Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive (From NQ up to 5 years PQE);nExperience in handling a Claimant clinical negligence caseload;nExcellent communication skills;nOrganised approach with strong attention to detail;nGood team player;nAbility to work under pressure and to strict deadlines;nStrong problem solving skills.
Benefits
Private medicalnLife assurancenPension via NESTnCycle to work schemenEmployee Assistance Programmen22 days annual leave, increasing after 2 days service 1 day per year to a total of 27 daysnChristmas closure paynOccupational HealthnLots of free company events
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are incredibly important to us at Setfords.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require for a successful application process.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if we can assist in making your application process and experience as positive as possible.
Our values
One teamnAt Setfords, we believe the only way we will deliver on our business’ amazing potential is by working together. We share in each other’s successes, and help each other out when things don’t go to plan – and we do so with a total absence of ego, blame, or internal competition.
Here to helpnWe help our clients and our consultants succeed because we are always happy to go the extra mile. Our first thought is always “I’m here to help”, not “is it my job to?”, and we relish the opportunities that this brings: to go beyond our comfort zone, and to learn new skills.
Smart problem-solversnWe work with thousands of clients and hundreds of lawyers every year – and every year we get better at understanding what those clients and lawyers need. We use cutting-edge tools, data analytics and subject-matter expertise to inform all of our judgements, and bring an entrepreneur’s mindset to work every day, always looking for ways to improve our offering.
Break new groundnSetfords is transforming a centuries-old industry, and we are doing it fast. We love the challenges and opportunities that our high-growth, dynamic culture generates, and we are always on the lookout for a new technology or interesting new perspective that will allow us to get to our destination even faster.
Nurturing talentnWhether you are a lawyer who has been qualified for decades or a new hire embarking on the first steps of your career, we believe in giving everyone within our business the opportunity to reach their full potential. We have a proven track record of promoting from within, and many of our leaders and future leaders have started their working journeys at Setfords. For our consultants, we provide the platform, coaching and support that allows our lawyers to provide legal services the way they want.
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