Job Title: Clinical Negligence Lawyer
Location: Leeds
Salary: £32,000 to £50,000
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:
* Manage a full caseload of clinical negligence claims from initial instruction through to resolution, including settlement or trial.
* Conduct thorough investigations, including reviewing medical records, liaising with medical experts, and assessing the viability of claims.
* Draft key legal documents such as letters of claim, witness statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss.
* Negotiate settlements through pre-action protocols and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.
* Prepare cases for litigation, ensuring all court deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
* Provide clear, empathetic advice to clients throughout the claims process, ensuring they are fully supported and informed.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver exceptional legal services while upholding the firm's strong reputation.
Employee Benefit Package:
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday rising to 26 days plus bank holidays after 1 years service
* Holiday rising to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme (3x annual salary)
* Discounted travel to work scheme
* Healthcare (voluntary benefit)
* Recruitment initiative for referrals
* Discounted legal services
* Free conveyancing
* Free will drafting
* Employee ownership scheme
* Profit scheme
* Bonuses
* Hybrid working and agile working considered
About the Business:
* Our client is a regionally recognised law firm with a strong presence in the local high streets. The firm holds a great reputation and boasts excellent work quality, a strong business model, and experienced professionals throughout. In addition, the medical negligence legal team has an excellent financial performance record over many years.
* CRA Consulting, a specialist legal recruitment agency based in Sheffield, is proud to be working with a leading law firm in Leeds as they seek to recruit an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and driven individual to join a reputable firm that is highly regarded for its work in clinical negligence claims.
* The successful candidate will handle a varied and challenging caseload, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients who have suffered harm as a result of medical negligence.
Application Criteria:
* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 1 years' PQE in clinical negligence or a closely related field.
* Demonstrable experience managing a caseload of clinical negligence or complex personal injury claims.
How to Apply:
* If this Clinical Negligence Lawyer vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 011********** for a confidential discussion.
Additional Information:
* CRA Legal follows strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
* This Clinical Negligence Lawyer vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process, we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
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