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Healthcare Principal Associate

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Weightmans

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE, have a strong healthcare interest, experience in clinical negligence, excellent communication, time management skills, and a flexible approach.
  • You will manage complex clinical negligence cases, conduct investigations, liaise with stakeholders, achieve targets, lead business development efforts, and ensure compliance with protocols.

Requirements

  • You will be a qualified solicitor (or equivalent), minimum 5 years PQE. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be:
  • Genuine and demonstrable interest in healthcare sector
  • Experience in defendant clinical negligence ideally but claimant experience also welcomed
  • Excellent technical ability and knowledge of CPR
  • Strong 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 and SLAs
  • Experience of working to KPIs
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Flexible approach

Responsibilities

  • Manage case load of litigated and pre-litigated high value/complex clinical negligence cases
  • Conduct relevant investigations in a timely and efficient manner in order to repudiate or conclude the claim
  • Liaise with various parties such as litigants in person, claimant's solicitors, clients, counsel, experts etc
  • The PA role will come with an expectation of experience in business development (BD) or operational/supervisory (Ops) experience
  • Complete MI procedures
  • Adhere to client protocols
  • Achieve financial and chargeable targets
  • Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and key progress indicators are adhered to
  • Contribute to and lead client facing and business development initiatives
  • Comply with relevant policies and procedures
  • Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Healthcare Principal Associate role?

The primary focus of the Healthcare Principal Associate role is to manage complex and high-value defendant clinical negligence claims and contribute to the development of junior lawyers while leading client-facing initiatives.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include managing case loads of litigated and pre-litigated high-value/complex clinical negligence cases, conducting investigations, liaising with various parties, achieving financial and chargeable targets, and contributing to business development initiatives.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years PQE is required for this role.

Is experience in defendant clinical negligence necessary?

While experience in defendant clinical negligence is ideal, claimant experience is also welcomed.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are excellent development opportunities for progression in a supportive working environment.

What skills are essential for a successful candidate?

Essential skills include strong communication, disciplined time management, rigorous investigation and analysis, ability to multi-task, and a flexible approach to work.

Do we provide support for work-life balance?

Yes, we pride ourselves on offering a flexible working culture.

What are the benefits offered to employees?

Benefits include 28 days’ annual leave, hybrid working provisions, healthcare cover, pension plan, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and various discounts.

How does the firm support diversity and inclusion?

Weightmans is committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and ensuring respect for everyone's contributions.

Is there a possibility for part-time or job share positions?

Yes, we are open to part-time or job share applicants.

What additional checks are conducted for successful candidates?

The successful candidate is subject to a standard background checking process, and any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of those checks.

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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.