Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor We have an exciting new role with a leading national client based in Manchester looking for a Healthcare Solicitor to join their well regarded and successful team. They are ranked as 'top tier' by the Legal 500. The Team - 70+ strong team of lawyers advise NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and medical defence organisations on wide ranging and important issues providing intelligent and novel solutions and are described as 'second to none' by Chambers and Partners - The team is strengthened by a number of former doctors, nurses and other clinicians and is recognised for its knowledge of the healthcare field The Role - The firm are seeking a Solicitor to join their Defendant Healthcare Litigation team - To manage a caseload of claims which are being pursued against NHS Trusts and/or General Practitioners - Work on a wide variety of complex defendant claims covering all aspects of medical practice Responsibilities - Pre-action investigation of claims - Litigation & costs management - Interviewing clinicians and drafting witness statements - Instructing medical experts - Multi-party litigation - ADR & mediation - Preparation for and attendance at trials Requirements - Minimum of 1 year PQE - Relevant experience of defendant clinical negligence claims although claimant lawyers will be considered - Excellent legal skills/knowledge and willingness to take on a varied and complex workload - Excellent time management and organisation skills, including time recording On offer - Excellent quality work - Opportunity to join a leading healthcare team - Hybrid working - Progression opportunities - Competitive salary commensurate with level and experience BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.