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Newly Qualified Solicitor - Medical Negligence

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer with UK claimant experience, strong case management, excellent communication skills, marketing interest, and a commitment to client care and empathy.
  • You will support Senior Fee Earners in medical negligence claims, assist with documentation, liaise with clients and experts, and pursue business development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with relevant UK claimant work
  • Should be able to demonstrate experience in and have a keen interest in marketing
  • An ability to build relationships with the client, family, witnesses, counsel and experts
  • Enthusiastic team player with commitment to quality and client care
  • Good case management skills
  • Strong academics essential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a real commitment to and empathy with the cause of the client

Responsibilities

  • Proactively support the Senior Fee Earners, whose caseload consists of medical negligence claims
  • Assist with disclosure tasks, witness statements, schedules of loss
  • Preparing thorough documentation required in the preparation of cases from beginning through to trial
  • Liaising with counsel/experts
  • Liaising with clients and handling matters with the appropriate sensitivity
  • Pursuing and expanding on existing business development opportunities

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Newly Qualified Solicitor role at Fieldfisher?

The main focus of the role is to assist partners with a growing caseload of medical negligence claims and to manage a smaller caseload of matters independently, with the intention to expand that caseload over time.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The candidate must be a qualified lawyer with relevant UK claimant work.

Is prior experience in medical negligence necessary for applicants?

While prior experience in medical negligence is beneficial, a keen interest in the area is also essential along with relevant legal qualifications.

What kind of support will the successful candidate receive?

The successful candidate will receive bespoke support for career development, including the opportunity to access all areas of the firm and funding for professional development qualifications.

What is the work environment like at Fieldfisher Manchester?

Fieldfisher Manchester is located in a vibrant area, featuring modern open plan workspaces, excellent commuter links, and facilities such as bike storage and shower facilities.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the firm?

Yes, Fieldfisher offers structured career plans and funding for training to support ongoing professional development.

What type of benefits does Fieldfisher offer to its employees?

Fieldfisher offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, flexi-gym discounts, and season ticket loans, among others.

How does Fieldfisher promote inclusiveness and diversity?

Fieldfisher is committed to removing accessibility barriers and maximizing disability and neurodiversity inclusion in recruitment processes.

What is the culture like at Fieldfisher?

The culture at Fieldfisher encourages individuality and collaboration, allowing employees to use their unique talents and experiences to contribute to the firm's growth.

How can I apply for this position?

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A law firm built around people

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fieldfisher is an enterprising European law firm built around people. We have market-leading practices in our four key sectors of energy and natural resources, technology, financial services and life sciences. Fieldfisher helps clients keep pace with an unpredictable and continually evolving world, with a sector-diverse team of specialist dispute resolution lawyers on hand to assist with conflicts, whatever the size or subject matter. Our network spans over 1,500 people across 25 international offices, all of which offer clients highly commercial, pragmatic advice. We are based in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the US. Fieldfisher was highly commended for its approach to legal services in the European FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019.

Culture & Values

  • Putting People First means colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do, wherever we are, whoever we are.

  • Embracing ESG means we collectively recognise our role in leaving things better than we found them.

  • Collaboration as the catalyst for success, means it is up to all of us to do the right thing, at the right time in the right way.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Dental insurance*

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Eye tests

  • Flu vaccination

  • Health cash plan*

  • Private medical insurance (incl. dependents)*