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Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Lawyer (All levels)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer with UK claimant experience, strong marketing interest, good relationship-building skills, case management abilities, and a commitment to client care.
  • You will manage files, prepare documentation for trial, liaise with counsel and experts, and handle client matters sensitively.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with strong relevant UK claimant experience
  • 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 is essential
  • The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a real commitment and empathetic approach to Claimants.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively manage own files and support the partners
  • Preparing thorough documentation required in the preparation of cases to trial
  • Liaising with counsel/experts
  • Liaising with clients and handling matters with the appropriate sensitivity

FAQs

What levels of experience are you looking for in applicants?

We welcome applications from all levels of PQE (Post Qualification Experience).

Where is the position located?

The position is based in our Birmingham office.

What is the focus of the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence department?

The department specializes in Medical Negligence claims, as well as Serious Injury, Industrial Disease, and Court of Protection.

What is expected from solicitors in terms of case management?

Solicitors are expected to proactively manage their own files and support the partners in preparing thorough documentation for trial.

Is there an emphasis on business development for this role?

Yes, a keen interest in Business Development is a requirement for the role.

What kind of qualifications are needed for this position?

A qualified lawyer with strong relevant UK claimant experience is required, along with good academics.

What kind of support do you offer for personal development?

We provide bespoke support for career development, including funding for professional development qualifications and structured career plans.

What is the culture like at Fieldfisher?

Fieldfisher fosters a culture that encourages individuality and collaboration, allowing employees to use their unique talents and experiences to contribute to the firm’s growth.

What benefits can employees expect?

Benefits include private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, flexi-gym discounts, and bike-to-work loans, among others.

How can I apply for the position?

You can apply by entering your email address on the job advert and pressing the 'apply now' button to submit your CV.

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)*