Overview

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade B - Leeds). Location: Leeds (Hybrid, working from home with in-office days as needed). We are seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Grade B or equivalent) to join our team and contribute to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for running an individual caseload.
• Providing support, guidance, and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients.
• Contribute to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team.
• Support the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the team's financial and performance KPIs.
• Effective and thorough time recording.
• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team.
• Identifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team.
• Working with the team to ensure relevant information is collected and collated to enable progression of the case.
• Management of a caseload in a proactive commercial manner.
• Co-ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties.
• Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction.
• Negotiating settlements and the issuing and service of proceedings if required.
• Litigation of claims as required.
• Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team.
• Advising the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from the Team Leader/Head of Department.

Qualifications / The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Recent experience of handling a case load.
• 5 years+ PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages, Proclaim and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment.
• Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring.
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent client care skills.

Benefits

• 35 hours working week.
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met).
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year (subject to long service awards).
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option.
• Life Assurance Policy.
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses.
• Company sick pay.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes.
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance.
• Varied calendar of funded company social events.
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.