Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Cardiff – £45,000 - £75,000

My client is a Top Tier Defendant Law firm with a fantastic reputation within the Healthcare market. Due to their continued success, they are currently looking to expand their Healthcare Litigation team in Cardiff.

They are looking to hire someone from 2 years PQE – 10 years+ PQE, with several roles available (from Solicitor level up to Principle Associate). You must have experience within Clinical Negligence claims (ideally defendant, although they will also consider claimant solicitors looking to transition to defendant clinical negligence)

Main duties and responsibilities
  • Specialise in acting on behalf of NHS Litigation Authority and NHS Trusts, protecting their interests • Manage a case load of litigated and pre-litigated clinical negligence cases • Conduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claim • Liaise with various parties such as claimants and their solicitors, clients, counsel, experts etc
About You
  • Experience handling high value and complex litigated and pre lit clinical negligence claims, preferably involving  experience of working for the NHS and/or private healthcare sector
  • Demonstrable experience in the healthcare sector
  • Excellent technical ability and knowledge of CPR
  • Strong communication skills
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to rigorously investigate and analyse evidence
About the firm
A Top 40 defendant law firm, with offices located nationally. They are recognised as a leading legal employer, and awarded as one of Britain’s Top Employers within 2023.
They have a fantastic reputation for their working culture, flexible working and enabling employees to progress and enhance their careers.
 
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Francesca Turner

Head of National Insurance
0203 846 3071

francesca@douglas-scott.co.uk

Francesca Turner, Head of National Insurance at Douglas Scott for over 7 years, specialises in placing Paralegals and Solicitors into Personal Injury law firms across London, working with clients ranging from sole practitioners to international firms. Before joining in 2017, Francesca gained experience in the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury market as part of an Expert Liaison team at an insurance company. She holds a Primary School Teaching degree from the University of Lancashire and A-levels in Business Studies, English, and Religious Studies.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Clinical Negligence
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £45,000 - £75,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Cardiff
  • Reference: 1226449

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