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Medical Negligence Solicitor (KLS)
- blackburn, england, United Kingdom
- Hybrid
- £40 - £55 Per Hour
Job Description
About the job Medical Negligence Solicitor (KLS)
Job Title: Medical Negligence Solicitor (KLS)
Job Description: Our Client, a reputable legal practice based in Lancashire, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their team. As part of our mission to provide exceptional legal services, we are looking for a skilled individual to handle clinical negligence cases with precision and compassion.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims from inception to completion.
- Experience of clinical negligence cases from instruction to legal completion.
- The ability to provide solutions for clients and communicate this in a way that they can understand, both in writing and on the telephone.
- A detailed approach to your work and the ability to work to tight timescales when required.
- Highly organised and highly detailed orientated.
- The ability to work and manage complex cases.
- Drafting court documents to issue proceedings.
- Liaising with client for further information/documents required in order to fully evidence claim.
- Reviewing offers received and providing advice as to the risks to client.
- Reviewing defences and preparing replies.
- Drafting List of Documents and reviewing Defendants List.
- Taking and drafting witness statements from client and any other witnesses.
- Preparing client and case for trial.
- Briefing counsel.
- Attending trials where in local vicinity.
Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor with a focus on clinical negligence law.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience handling clinical negligence cases.
- Strong negotiation skills to advocate for clients effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Commitment to providing top-notch client service.
- Hybrid Working.
- Supportive work environment with a team of experienced solicitors.
- Chance to make a meaningful impact by helping clients seek justice in clinical negligence cases.