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Senior Clinical Negligence Lawyer

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Thompsons Solicitors

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should be a qualified solicitor with clinical negligence knowledge, strong communication skills, empathy, argument construction ability, and a team player in marketing and business development.
  • You will manage complex clinical negligence cases, provide support to clients, forecast and bill, and work towards trial and settlement while ensuring high-quality case progression.

Requirements

  • We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors with up to date knowledge of the law relating to clinical negligence and the civil litigation process.
  • As well as excellent communication and client care skills, demonstrating an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients is essential.
  • The ability to construct clear and effective arguments, yielding the best result for our clients is also key.
  • We are looking for team players who enjoy engaging in marketing and business development opportunities, together with proven competency and expertise in the field of clinical negligence.

Responsibilities

  • The Clinical negligence Lawyers manage and run complex clinical negligence cases pre and post issues.
  • As well as dealing with a full clinical negligence caseload from initial interview to settlement, they work as part of the wider clinical negligence team, providing advice and support to Trade Unions, their members and private clients.
  • Together with progressing high quality cases to Trial, ADR and making interlocutory applications, they are in involved in forecasting and billing, including a strong track record of recovering costs.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Clinical Negligence Lawyer?

Senior Clinical Negligence Lawyers manage and run complex clinical negligence cases, handle a full caseload from initial interview to settlement, provide advice and support to Trade Unions and private clients, progress high-quality cases to Trial and ADR, and engage in forecasting and billing while recovering costs.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Candidates must be qualified solicitors with up-to-date knowledge of clinical negligence law and civil litigation processes.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include excellent communication and client care abilities, empathy for vulnerable clients, capability to construct clear and effective arguments, and a team-oriented mindset along with business development and marketing engagement.

What sort of professional development support is offered?

The firm provides financial assistance for professional development to support career growth.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive a contributory pension scheme, car allowance, permanent health insurance, healthcare cash plan, life assurance, annual leave, additional leave over Christmas, employee assistance programme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, cycle to work scheme, subsidised sports and social club, annual travel and parking loans.

Is experience in clinical negligence required for this role?

Yes, proven competency and expertise in clinical negligence are required for this position.

How long has Thompsons Solicitors been in operation?

Thompsons Solicitors has been operating for 100 years, since 1921.

What is the firm’s stance regarding clients?

Thompsons Solicitors has a principle of never working for employers or insurers and focuses on advocating for the rights of the injured and mistreated.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply by contacting Steven King at stevenking@thompsons.law or by applying through the firm's website.

Where is the position located?

The position is based in Manchester.

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Thompsons Solicitors

We are the UK’s most experienced law firm, fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated for over 100 years.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1921
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Thompsons Solicitors is a law firm that specialises in providing legal services and representation for individuals, particularly in the areas of personal injury, employment law, and industrial diseases. Their ultimate mission is to fight for the rights of workers and individuals, ensuring they receive justice and fair compensation. Thompsons' purpose is to champion the cause of the injured and mistreated, leveraging their expertise and commitment to social justice to deliver effective legal support and advocacy for their clients.