A Legal500, leading law firm looking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Solicitor for a highly sought permanent position.
Gemini Recruitment is 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 have the ability to service privately funded cases
* Have 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.
On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment, and real prospects for promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part-time, full-time or with flexible working hours. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.
About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specializing in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.
The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.
If this sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you.
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