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Healthcare Associate

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham, +1

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent)
  • Experience of defending high value and complex litigated and pre-lit clinical negligence claims, preferably involving experience of working for the NHS and/or private healthcare sector
  • Demonstrable experience in the healthcare sector
  • Excellent technical ability and knowledge of CPR
  • Strong and effective communication skills
  • Disciplined time management and organisational skills
  • Capacity to rigorously investigate and analyse evidence
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
  • Ability to adhere to client protocols
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Flexible approach
  • Experience of training, supervising and developing junior team members

Responsibilities

  • - Solicitor (or equivalent) to manage defendant clinical negligence claims.
  • - Specialise in acting on behalf of NHS Litigation Authority and NHS Trusts, protecting their interests.
  • - Manage a case load of litigated and pre-litigated clinical negligence cases.
  • - Conduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claim.
  • - Liaise with various parties such as claimants and their solicitors, clients, counsel, experts etc.
  • - Achieve financial and chargeable targets.
  • - Demonstrate strong advocacy skills, and have the necessary flexibility to offer support in the handling of civil claims.
  • - Control Case Manager diary, key dates and action lists.
  • - Draft various documents to include SLA reports and pleadings.
  • - Perform billing duties.
  • - Satisfy standards of client care in accordance with client SLA and Team manager guidelines and directions.
  • - Complete Client MI procedures.
  • - Comply with relevant rules, policies and procedures.
  • - Keep up to date with legal developments.
  • - Contribute to profile-raising and business development initiatives.

FAQs

What is the minimum qualification required for this role?

You must be a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) to apply for this role.

How many years of post-qualification experience (PQE) is preferred?

A minimum of 3 years PQE is preferred for this position.

What type of cases would I be managing in this role?

You will manage defendant clinical negligence claims, including high value and complex litigated and pre-litigated cases.

Is prior experience in the healthcare sector required?

Yes, demonstrable experience in the healthcare sector is required, preferably with experience working for the NHS or in the private healthcare sector.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include excellent technical ability and knowledge of CPR, strong communication skills, disciplined time management, and the ability to analyse evidence rigorously.

Will I be required to supervise or train junior team members?

Yes, you should have experience in training, supervising, and developing junior team members.

What is the work environment like?

The work environment is supportive, and the team is motivated to develop their practices while working hard for their clients.

Does Weightmans offer any benefits to employees?

Yes, Weightmans offers a range of benefits including 28 days’ annual leave, hybrid working arrangements, healthcare cover, pension plans, life insurance, and various discounts and rewards.

Are part-time or job share applications considered?

Yes, Weightmans is open to part-time and job share applicants.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Weightmans strongly encourages applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities, and is committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity.

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Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1827
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Weightmans is a leading UK law firm providing a full range of legal services to businesses, government bodies, and individuals. Their ultimate mission is to deliver innovative and practical legal solutions that meet clients' diverse needs and exceed expectations. The firm's purpose revolves around fostering long-term client relationships built on trust and delivering strategic advice and support that helps clients navigate legal challenges effectively. Weightmans aims to uphold high standards of integrity and professionalism while contributing positively to the communities they serve through pro bono work and social responsibility initiatives.

Benefits

  • Our benefits package

    28 days holiday Flexibility and hybrid working: Dividing work time between home and office to give flexibility and work/life balance (for most roles but a small number cannot be performed at home) Healthcare cover: individual healthcare cover with the option to add partners and children at your expense Pension plan: we will match your contributions up to a maximum of 4% during your first two years of service, and up to a maximum of 6% thereafter Life insurance: 4 x salary Travel loan scheme: allows you to purchase an annual pass and have the money deducted from your net wages each month Employee care scheme: a confidential, external 24hr helpline Discounted gym membership Dental scheme: the dental scheme is an employee-funded scheme that will allow you to re-claim against any dental expenses that you incur. Cycle to work scheme: the cycle to work scheme is a government initiative, which aims to make cycling a more attractive way of commuting to work. Employees can take advantage of significant savings and all the benefits that cycling has to offer. Offers & discounts: great offers and discounts for all employees. We have some national offers, which can be used across all offices and some which are specifically designed for individual offices. * Subject to role and business requirements We also operate an Employee Recognition Scheme that encourages an environment of recognition through peer to peer nominations and a culture of celebrating success.

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