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Solicitor (Medical Negligence) – London

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Fieldfisher

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be an experienced qualified lawyer in UK claimant work, with strong academics, marketing interest, relationship-building skills, case management abilities, and a commitment to client care.
  • You will manage medical negligence cases, assist with documentation and disclosure, liaise with clients, counsel, and experts, and pursue business development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Experienced 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 including, but not limited to obstetrics, delays in diagnosis and paediatric medicine and manage own cases
  • 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 job title for this position?

The job title is Solicitor (Medical Negligence).

Where is this job located?

The job is located in London.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should be experienced qualified lawyers with relevant UK claimant work and strong academic credentials.

How many years of post-qualification experience (PQE) are required for this position?

The position requires 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).

What kind of cases will the solicitor be handling?

The solicitor will handle medical negligence claims, including, but not limited to, obstetrics, delays in diagnosis, and paediatric medicine.

Will the solicitor have the opportunity to manage their own caseload?

Yes, the solicitor will run their own smaller caseload of matters, with the intention of expanding it as soon as possible.

Is business development a part of the responsibilities for this role?

Yes, pursuing and expanding on existing business development opportunities is one of the responsibilities.

What kind of support does Fieldfisher provide for career development?

Fieldfisher provides bespoke support for career development, including funding for professional development qualifications and a structured career plan.

Are inclusiveness and diversity important at Fieldfisher?

Yes, Fieldfisher is committed to inclusiveness and diversity, working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximizing disability and neurodiversity inclusion in its recruitment processes.

What benefits does Fieldfisher offer to its employees?

Fieldfisher offers a benefits package that includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans, and more.

Is there an emphasis on work-life balance at Fieldfisher?

Yes, Fieldfisher promotes a hybrid working model and offers various clubs and networks for employees to engage in outside of work, supporting a balanced lifestyle.

How can candidates apply for this position?

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

Will applications be reviewed immediately?

Yes, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue to be accepted until the role is filled.

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)*