Health Litigation Solicitor – EL/PL

Salary:
Up to £45000 per annum
Location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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