Role: Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitors for a highly sought permanent position.
Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
* Report directly to Department Director
* Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of client's needs
* Responsible for all aspects of Clinical Negligence work and, on occasions where appropriate, providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
* Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
* Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Clinical Negligence cases that have been issued at court, including excellent understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and protocols
* Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
* Dealing with correspondence
* Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
* Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
* Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required:
* 2 - 6 years PQE in clinical negligence and personal injury law
* Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
* Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges
* Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators is an advantage
* Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities
* Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
* Excellent analytical and organizational skills
* Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
* Working knowledge of Clinical Negligence work and the ability to service privately funded cases
* Extensive experience in dealing with Clinical Negligence related work
* Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
* Excellent IT skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
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