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Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Private Practice

South Coast

Permanent ⁄ £35000 - £40000

Updated July 19, 2008

You will work within the 16 strong clinical negligence team under the supervision of a more senior member of the team.
The team has a proven track record in defending high value obstetrics, paediatrics and neurosurgical claims and are looking for an additional team member.

You will be acting for the NHSLA, the MDU and private insurers.
You will mainly dealing with a challenging caseload of defendant clinical negligence work and will be obtaining and drafting pleadings, witness statements and letters of response, conducting face to face negotiations and mediation of claims as well as preparing counter schedules of damages in high value claims. You will also be involved in non fee earning activity including client seminars and training.

Who we're looking for
An assistant clinical negligence solicitor from a well recognised firm. Ideally you will:
• Have gained good experience of high value defendant clinical negligence work
• Have a passion for injury litigation
You will be a confident communicator with the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels. The successful candidate will be commercially minded and results driven, with the ability to see legal issues within the client's broader operating environment.
Candidates with substantial personal injury experience from a claimant perspective will also be considered.

About our client
Our client is a niche legal 100 firm offering candidates a unique balance between quality of work and quality of life. Our client has a very strong relationship with clients and are winning ever-increasing amounts of work against a background of shrinking panels.

What's on offer
£ Excellent

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0118 955 9060. Job Ref: 12979157
Your application will be sent to Raj Gill.