Director, Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

A Legal 500, leading national law firm is looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Personal Injury and/or Clinical Negligence Solicitor Director for a highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Department Background: The Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Department acts on behalf of individuals who have suffered injury, illness, or loss as a result of accidents, medical negligence, and other incidents where compensation may be recoverable. The department is recognised for its client-focused approach, providing compassionate support while pursuing the best possible outcomes for clients throughout the claims process. The team handles a broad range of complex and sensitive matters, including medical negligence claims, surgical errors, delayed or incorrect diagnoses, birth injury claims, road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, public liability claims, serious injury cases, and fatal accident claims. Working closely with clients, medical experts, and other professionals, the department is committed to delivering outstanding legal representation and achieving successful results.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to ensure performance targets are met.
• Lead and develop the Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional legal services and client care.
• Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs.
• Responsible for all aspects of Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence work and, on occasions, where appropriate, providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members.
• Manage a varied caseload of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation.
• Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence cases that have been issued at court, including excellent understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and protocols.
• Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases.
• Dealing with correspondence.
• Drafting schedules of loss.
• Reviewing Medical Records.
• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures.
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly.

Experience and qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in Personal Injury and/or Clinical Negligence Law, with proven experience managing complex, high-value claims and leading teams to deliver outstanding client service and departmental growth.
• Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying.
• Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges.
• Proven supervisory experience, with a track record of managing performance and working effectively against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities.
• Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment.
• Working knowledge of Clinical Negligence work and have the ability to service privately funded cases.
• Experience in own advocacy is an advantage.
• Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Support for relevant legal accreditations and professional recognition.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Company culture: Gemini Recruitment specialises in connecting exceptional legal professionals with some of the UK's most recognised and respected law firms. We are proud to partner with an award-winning, top-tier practice that is renowned for its supportive culture, commitment to employee development, and dedication to delivering outstanding client service.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and all applicable employment legislation. Successful applicants may be subject to background screening, including DBS checks, to establish eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for the role.