Solicitor or Equivalent Clinical Negligence Grade C - Manchester (Birth Injury)

Position : CN – NQ/Grade C

Department: Clinical Negligence ​– Birth injury

Location: Manchester

Role:

The role will involve assisting a partner and senior solicitor on a variety of Birth injury and neonatal injury cases, relating to clients with brain injury, cerebral palsy, erbs palsy, ADHD/Autism, hearing and sight loss and bowel problems.

You will assist in the running of a caseload of Birth Injury/Neonatal injury cases from inception to trial, always under supervision and in line with current company policies and legal requirements. You will also, when at the appropriate time, run a small case load of your own lower value cases.

You will assist experienced senior lawyers with collating medical records, instructing experts, instructing counsel, taking witness statements, preparing for and attending settlement meetings and preparing cases for trial. You will also be expected to delegate work to more junior members of the team and mentor and coach them in their development.

Experience of working on birth injury cases is not essential but experience of working on clinical negligence files and a passion to work in this complex and rewarding area of work is required. You will be required to work from the Manchester office a minimum of 1 day a week (more if preferred) and will be able to work remotely the rest of the week.

You will join an expanding team with a steady stream of new cases and work with experienced lawyers in a friendly and supportive environment who will support you in your learning and career development.

Main Responsibilities:

Accountable for:

• Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients
• Contribute to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team
• Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs
• Effective and thorough time recording

  Responsible for:

• Updating clients on case progression
• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team
• Identifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team
• Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case
• Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
• The settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings should it be required
• Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by junior members of the team

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  Essential Skills and Experience:

• Recent experience of working on clinical negligence cases
• NQ- 5 years PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Excellent IT skills especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages, proclaim and excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment
• Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent Client Care Skills

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About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

More information about us can be found on our website. https://www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/about-us

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

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We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

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