Our Clinical Risk cluster is the biggest nationally, handling a challenging but fulfilling caseload of defendant clinical negligence work. We act for a variety of clients, including NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, the MDU, independent healthcare providers and medical malpractice insurers.Our reputation speaks for itself. The Legal 500 Series describes DAC Beachcroft as having "unrivalled experience in the sector of clinical negligence. It is that experience combined with an ongoing enthusiasm to adapt and react which attracts clients. This firm is in the top rank". ()We are now seeking a Solicitor/Associate to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and passionate individual to join an award-winning, progressive and highly specialised team.Key ResponsibilitiesHandling a challenging but fulfilling caseload of defendant clinical negligence work acting for a variety of clients, which may include work for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, MDU, independent providers, and medical malpractice insurers.Drafting legal documents, conducting face to face negotiations and mediation of claims, preparing cases for and adhering to court deadlines.Engaging in direct client care, acting as first and primary contact for clients on a day to day basis, providing them with commercially focused legal advice, and adhering to their protocols and processes.Making an appropriate contribution to non-fee-earning activity. You will be encouraged to participate in knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, writing articles for publication both for in-house and external publications, and business development.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseA Solicitor/Associate with experience in clinical negligence, personal injury, civil litigation, or insurance law.Experience of an NHS Resolution or MDO panel firm would be desirable but is not essential. We want the best candidates no matter what their background is.Strong technical and organisational skills to ensure a pragmatic and methodical approach to handling a variety of clinical negligence claims simultaneously, through an IT case management system.A demonstrable ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic' approach to legal issues and to be highly client focused.Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced members of teams.Additional InformationAs a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage (including the application, assessment or interview process), please contact in confidence with the vacancy reference in the subject line, and we’ll be happy to help.DepartmentClinical RiskEmployment TypePermanentWorkplace typeHybrid
Solicitor/Associate - Clinical Risk in Manchester employer: DAC Beachcroft
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