Clinical Negligence Solicitor

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Weightmans Full time

About Your New Role

Our Healthcare team is a dynamic and specialist department that provides expert advice on all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence, patient safety, consent to treatment, human rights, child law, and mental health. We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients, and our team's ethos is to work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Specialize in acting on behalf of the NHS Litigation Authority and NHS Trusts, protecting their interests and managing defendant clinical negligence claims.
  • Manage a caseload of litigated and pre-litigated clinical negligence cases, conducting thorough investigations to repudiate and/or conclude claims.
  • Liaise with various parties, including claimants, their solicitors, clients, counsel, experts, and other stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Achieve financial and chargeable targets while maintaining high standards of client care and adhering to client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and team manager guidelines.
  • Demonstrate strong advocacy skills, flexibility, and the ability to offer support in the handling of civil claims.
  • Control the Case Manager diary, key dates, and action lists to ensure efficient case management.
  • Draft various documents, including SLA reports and pleadings, to support case management and client communication.
  • Perform billing duties and maintain accurate records to ensure seamless financial management.
  • Satisfy standards of client care, adhering to client SLAs and team manager guidelines, and complete Client Management Information (MI) procedures.
  • Comply with relevant rules, policies, and procedures, staying up-to-date with legal developments to ensure the highest level of expertise.
  • Contribute to profile-raising and business development initiatives to enhance the team's reputation and attract new clients.

This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

We are seeking a qualified solicitor with 2+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably with experience in defending high-value and complex litigated and pre-lit clinical negligence claims. You will have a flexible approach to work, excellent technical ability, and strong communication skills. You will be able to work effectively in a team, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize deadlines. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic solicitor looking to develop your skills and expertise, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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