Clinical Negligence Solicitor

We have an exciting opportunity for a claimant Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Legal Executive of between 1 to 3 years PQE experience to join our clients fantastic and well renowned Law Firm in their Leeds City Centre offices.

The successful candidate will have experience either exclusively or predominantly in running a claimant Clinical Negligence caseload. You will pride yourself on excellent client care and be adept at communicating clearly, but sensitively. You will have a strong eye for detail, be thorough and efficient and able to meet strict deadlines. You will be passionate, technically competent, commercially aware and able to build on the Firm's reputation for high quality legal services.

Whilst your caseload grows you will be expected to assist other members of the team with dedicated tasks. All client cases are multi-track. Caseload numbers are dictated by complexity, though most will have < 40 cases at any one time. Support from paralegals and secretaries will be provided as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Running a case load of Claimant Clinical Negligence matters.
• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client's initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Instructing counsel or other experts where appropriate.
• Representing clients at Court (including advocacy) as appropriate.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.
• Business Development.

Requirements:

• Current Practising Certificate or equivalent.
• APIL Litigator / Senior Litigator accredited (as commensurate with experience).
• 1 to 3 years PQE experience.
• Solicitors Code of Conduct.
• Critical thinking.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing. Deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and customer-friendly way.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of the team.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a client-friendly and effective manner.
• Good keyboard skills.
• Windows, Word, MS Teamsand Excel.
• Flexible and 'can do' attitude.
• Excellent written and spoken English to produce documents for the clients, court, other parties and resolve telephone enquiries.
• Satisfactory absence record or sound justification for high absenteeism.
• Able to promote the image of the firm

Salary:

• Competitive and depending on experience
• There is also an excellent profit share scheme

The role offers plenty of support and the opportunity for career progression, if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, contact Sharna today on or email