Solicitor - Clinical Negligence

Clinical Negligence Solicitor –

North of England (Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds) is preferable, but role is mostly remote.

Salary Competitive

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to develop and manage a mixed caseload of Clinical Negligence matters ensuring there is a focus on high value cases. In addition to managing a caseload, you will do your own advocacy where appropriate.

As an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor, you will:

• Develop and manage a mixed caseload of Clin Neg matters.

• Market and develop the Simpson Millar Clin Neg department.

• Effectively and efficiently conduct cases on behalf of clients in accordance with the overall policies and objectives of the firm.

• Develop local business to secure referrals.

• Participate in the development, marketing, and success of the Clin Neg Department, to include developing the website business.

• Develop referrals from other established Partners who already refer to Simpson Millar.

• To conduct a high-volume caseload of matters on behalf of clients as directed and in accordance with the Firm’s file management and supervisory policy.

• To maintain a diary and bring up entries in accordance with the firm procedures.

• To work with a case management system, databases and normal office IT systems.

• Detailed knowledge of relevant forms and procedures.

• Compliance with the firms Money Laundering Procedures.

• Compliance with the Data Protection Act.

We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

• A minimum of 4 years’ post qualification experience of running a Clin Neg caseload

• Interest and experience in conducting advocacy.

• Interest in and ability to develop links with potential referral organisations.

• Good business development skills.

• Good marketing skills.

• Good knowledge and understanding of Clin Neg work.

• Excellent IT skills.

• Good knowledge and understanding of procedures and protocol.

• Good practical skills, including proven negotiation skills.

• Good personal organisation and ability to adhere to strict time limits.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• The ability to deal with individuals from all walks of life.

• The ability to prioritise work when necessary.

• The ability to provide the highest standards of client care.

So why should joining Simpson Millar be of interest to you? You’ll work with industry experts who work on high-profile cases and can help to shape and develop your career, giving you the coaching and mentoring that will allow you to flourish, and your caseload will be interesting and importantly manageable.

Salary: A competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, the option to buy and sell holidays, hybrid working, company pension, sick pay, life assurance, employee assist program and many more….

At Simpson Millar our Culture is key for us, it drives us and makes us who we are. We’re lawyers who exist to help people with their legal needs today and to improve the way the law works for people in the future. We provide trusted expert legal advice, quickly and clearly, every time.

There is change going on within the legal industry and in our firm too, so we need people who are adaptable to this, who embrace change and see the opportunity. The future of our business is one that is technology and data driven, so we need people who have the mindset and technological expertise to grow with us. But most of all we need team players who will be willing to work with others, but are accountable for their own work, and who want to achieve great results for both our firm and especially our clients.

If this sounds like you then we’d be keen to hear from you. Please send us a copy of your CV and our recruitment team will be in touch.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Simpson Millar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in our firm.

Note to Agencies: If external support is required on a vacancy, the role will be released by individual invite to specific agencies on our PSL. Any speculative candidates sent to Simpson Millar will be considered a gift and no fees will be applicable.