Health Litigation Solicitor - EL/PL

Health Litigation Solicitor - EL/PL

Are you a driven and ambitious solicitor looking to kickstart your career in health litigation with a focus on EL/PL Litigation.

About the Role:

Join my clients dynamic Health Litigation team, specialising in EL/PL claims for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, and other defendant clinical negligence clients.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Health Litigation Solicitor at this prestigious legal firm in Manchester, you will run a caseload of clinical negligence files, including:

• Drafting reports to the NHS Resolution
• Interviewing witnesses
• Drafting witness statements
• Instructing experts
• Instructing counsel
• Attending Court for Case Management Conferences and Application Hearings
• Negotiating settlements
• Holding conferences with Counsel
• Preparing for and attending trials and mediations

Additional Duties:

• Cover secondments to NHS Resolution and local hospital Trusts
• Assist colleagues in the running of higher value claims
• Draft articles for clients
• Cover free advice clinics at local hospital Trusts
• Give client training and presentations
• Supervise and coach junior members of the team

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified solicitor with up to 5 years PQE experience
• Solid understanding of clinical negligence claims, EL/PL claims, and litigation process
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Amazing benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Additional benefits package

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and join a leading Health Litigation team, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV ASAP!

MANCHESTER