Clinical Negligence Solicitor Director - City of London

Clinical Negligence Solicitor Director - City of London Vacancies

Our team offers sensitive and expert advice to individuals and bereaved families who have suffered or lost a loved one as a result of medical (clinical) negligence or medical injury during treatment and wish to make a 'no win no fee' claim for compensation. We are known for being caring and considerate; we go the extra mile for our clients, supporting them at every stage of the claims process, with the objective of obtaining maximum compensation.

Clinical Negligence Department Background

Our team deals with a range of Clinical Negligence including birth injuries, cosmetic surgery, dental/hospital negligence, medical misdiagnosis and medical/surgical negligence.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to ensure performance targets are met
• Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs
• Responsible for all aspects of Clinical Negligence work and, on occasions, where appropriate, providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
• Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
• Assisting with casework, including dealing with a range of Clinical Negligence cases that have been issued at court, and having 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 those are dealt with promptly

Key Skills Required

• 4-6 years PQE in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Law, with a proven track record of managing complex cases and achieving favourable outcomes for clients.
• Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying.
• Committed team player and adapts well to new challenges
• Previous proven supervisory experience and experience working to key performance indicators is an advantage
• Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters sensitively 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 the ability to service privately funded cases
• Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
• Excellent IT skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document.

What we offer

• Hybrid working options available in accordance with company policy.
• A fantastic supportive team.
• Excellent progression opportunities.
• Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB/DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.

Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.

We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

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