The Role:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a client’s team in Chesterfield. The successful candidate will handle a variety of clinical negligence cases and will be responsible for managing their own caseload as well as providing support and guidance to junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling a range of clinical negligence cases, including complex and high-value claims
• Managing your own caseload from inception to conclusion
• Conducting investigations, collating and reviewing evidence, instructing experts and preparing witness statements
• Drafting pleadings, schedules of loss, witness statements and other legal documentation
• Attending court hearings and conducting negotiations with opposing parties
• Providing guidance and support to junior colleagues
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering a high-quality service
• Achieving and exceeding personal and team targets

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ experience in clinical negligence
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of clinical negligence law
• Experience of handling a range of clinical negligence cases, including complex and high-value claims
• Ability to manage your own caseload and provide guidance and support to junior colleagues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under pressure
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work on your own initiative
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Salary and Benefits:

• £35,000 – £58,000 per annum
• Hybrid working available
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

If you are a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor looking for a new challenge in Chesterfield, we would love to hear from you. Should you require more information please contact Rob Addy on 0114 2418030.