Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Fixed Term Contact
Location: Bristol
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Ref: RD-2588

Due to expansion, a position has become available within the Clinical Negligence team for an experienced solicitor within this Legal 500 Practice. Dealing solely with Clinical Negligence cases you will be responsible for a caseload of files on claims, which are predominantly ready to be issued.


Responsibilities:


Manage your own caseload of files involving a wide range of Clinical Negligence cases
Supervise new paralegals within the group
Participate in team training and marketing activities
To participate in the auditing of cases as and when required and to maintain the groups case management procedures
It would be an advantage to have experience in dealing with Legal Expense Insurance work, as the majority of the caseload will involve LEI claims (although the firm does have a legal services commission franchise to carryout publicly funded work)


Skills:


As a term player you will be sufficiently confident with Clinical Negligence procedures to be able to use your initiative
The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and motivated for work within Clinical Negligence
Good organisational skills and a pragmatic approach to solving claims are essential to the role
Good IT skills and excellent communication skills are also essential
Previous Clinical Negligence experience is essential
Good working knowledge of CPR


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Start Date: 15-09-2009
Duration: n/a
Reference: RD-2588
Industry Sector: Legal - Solicitor
Salary: £50000 to £60000 per annum Benefits: + Package

Contact details

• Email: legal@heatrecruitment.co.uk

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