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Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is a Top Tier Defendant Law firm with a strong reputation in the Healthcare market, currently expanding their Healthcare Litigation team in Cardiff.
  • They are seeking candidates with 2 to 10 years PQE, with positions available from Solicitor to Principal Associate level.
  • Ideal applicants should have experience in Clinical Negligence claims, preferably on the defendant side, but claimant solicitors looking to transition will also be considered.
  • The firm offers a competitive salary, reflecting their standing as a leading legal employer recognized in 2023 for their excellent working culture and career progression opportunities.
  • This role involves managing a caseload of clinical negligence cases, conducting investigations, and liaising with various parties involved in the claims process.
My client is a Top Tier Defendant Law firm with a fantastic reputation within the Healthcare market. Due to their continued success, they are currently looking to expand their Healthcare Litigation team in Cardiff.They are looking to hire someone from 2 years PQE – 10 years+ PQE, with several roles available (from Solicitor level up to Principle Associate). You must have experience within Clinical Negligence claims (ideally defendant, although they will also consider claimant solicitors looking to transition to defendant clinical negligence)Main duties and responsibilities
  • Specialise in acting on behalf of NHS Litigation Authority and NHS Trusts, protecting their interests • Manage a case load of litigated and pre-litigated clinical negligence cases • Conduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claim • Liaise with various parties such as claimants and their solicitors, clients, counsel, experts etc
About You
  • Experience handling high value and complex litigated and pre lit clinical negligence claims, preferably involving  experience of working for the NHS and/or private healthcare sector
  • Demonstrable experience in the healthcare sector
  • Excellent technical ability and knowledge of CPR
  • Strong communication skills
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to rigorously investigate and analyse evidence
About the firmA Top 40 defendant law firm, with offices located nationally. They are recognised as a leading legal employer, and awarded as one of Britain’s Top Employers within 2023.They have a fantastic reputation for their working culture, flexible working and enabling employees to progress and enhance their careers. Apply now for immediate consideration

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.