Defendant Clinical Negligence Associate
Manchester – £48,000 - £52,000
Douglas Scott are currently working with a top tier, international law firm on an opportunity for a Defendant Clinical Negligence Associate to join their market leading Healthcare team in Manchester.This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 recognised team that promises top quality work and excellent career prospects.
As part of the national healthcare team, you will gain exposure to a range of high value and complex Clinical Negligence cases on behalf of the NHS. You will assist a partner on the higher value cases whilst also managing your own smaller caseload.
The ideal candidate must have previous experience of handling, or assisting on Clinical Negligence claims. Defendant experience would be preferred, but candidates with a claimant background who are looking to move into defendant work should still apply.
On offer is a competitive salary in addition to a range of employee benefits to include:
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Private medical cover
- Pension contribution
- Season ticket loans
- Social events
- Cycle to work scheme
Abbie Clifford is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment with five years of industry experience. On weekends, she performs as Frida in an ABBA tribute band—a fun fact many people may not know. After a busy day, Abbie unwinds with snacks, a good book, and her cat. She finds it rewarding to help candidates secure their ideal job. Her advice for newcomers is to stick with it, as it’s a rewarding career once it clicks.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Clinical Negligence
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £48,000 - £52,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Manchester
- Reference: 1231552
