Solicitor (or equivalent) MLS

Solicitor (or equivalent)

Department: RA1 legal support team, medical law services (MLS)

Location: The role will be hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per week at one of our office locations Southport, Manchester, Liverpool or Leeds.

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in undertaking assessments of clinical negligence leads conducted by our medical legal acceptance team with a view to identifying cases where there are sufficient prospects to proceed. In addition, they will provide legal guidance where needed to the Medical Law Services Teams.

In return Fletchers can offer:

• Competitive salary
• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5^th, 7^th, and 9^th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some Dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards

Medical Law Service part of Fletchers Group Solicitors:

Medical Law Service part of Fletchers group is a rapidly growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law. 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.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse work force, 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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Main Responsibilities for the role:

• To review clinical negligence leads reviewed by the medical legal team and SIDSS.
• To accept at RA1 any cases which satisfy the ‘acceptance criteria’ as set out in the firm’s policy document.
• To identify on risk assessment the relevant date of knowledge, record on Proclaim and record the reasons why the limitation period has been set to that date.
• Provide training, guidance and support to Medical Law Services and Fletchers lawyers as necessary.
• To support systems teams with the development of the SIDSS system.
• To provide legal guidance to the MLS Teams and where needed assist with case progression.

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The above list is not exhaustive of any other tasks, which may be required.

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The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of handling clinical negligence claims
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent case management skills
• Good knowledge of medical conditions and ability to identify appropriate case categories
• To have precise and high-level attention to detail
• Analytical skills and a methodical approach
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member and remotely​

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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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