Senior Lawyer/ Team Leader - Clinical Negligence

Senior Lawyer/ Team Leader - Clinical Negligence
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £67,000 - £75,000+ D.O.E
Join a leading law firm in Nottingham as a Senior Clinical Negligence Lawyer and take on a key role in supervising, leading, and developing their dedicated team. We are seeking a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, including a proven track record in delivering comprehensive supervision of Clinical Negligence case work.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 - You will manage and supervise a team ensuring that team members receive relevant supervision and support with case progression and strategic input.
- Alongside your supervisory responsibilities, you will be handling your own caseload of high-value Clinical Negligence cases. Your caseload will be a mixed and varied claimant only caseload, including delay in the diagnosis of cancer/various illnesses, cauda equina, fatalities, still births, orthopaedic, gynaecological, brain injuries including potential CP cases.
- You will raise the profile of the team; help bring in new clients and contribute to business development initiatives.
 
Experience:
 
- You will be a leader who has experience in managing successful Clinical Negligence teams.
- Strong supervisory abilities, along with excellent client care and interpersonal skills, are essential. A passion for training and sharing experience, including successful mentoring and team supervision, is crucial.
- Proven track record in strategically guiding complex Clinical Negligence cases from pre to post-issue, including progressing cases to Trial, ADR, and handling interlocutory applications.
- Demonstrated ability in forecasting, billing, and successful cost recovery, guiding the team through this process effectively.
- Competency and expertise in Clinical Negligence, preferably accredited by the Law Society, AVMA, or other relevant professional memberships.
 
Benefits:
 
Being a part of this team offers more than just a fulfilling career – it provides access to a variety of valuable benefits designed to support your overall well-being. Our client is dedicated to investing in their employees, and as part of this commitment, you can enjoy competitive salaries, permanent health insurance, generous leave policies, and an enhanced pension contribution. Their focus on work-life balance is evident through flexible scheduling options, allowing you to strike a balance between your personal and professional life.