Our well established client is seeking a experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Legal Executive (Grade C) to join their very busy team in the City Centre.

This is a full-time role for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Legal Executive (Grade C) in Leeds, with flexibility for some remote work following probation. The role involves handling clinical negligence cases from start to finish, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in court. You will be expected to positively contribute and take part in business development.

Whilst your caseload grows you will be expected to assist other members of the team with dedicated tasks. All of our cases are multi-track. Caseload numbers are dictated by complexity, though most will have < 40 cases at any one time. Support from paralegals and secretaries will be provided as necessary. An average caseload will include a third of which are litigated.

The vast majority of our work is through recommendations and we attract both high-value, complex cases and smaller, more straight-forward claims. We are selective as to the cases we will accept instructions on.

The successful candidate will have experience either exclusively or predominantly in running a claimant clinical negligence caseload. They will pride themselves on their excellent client care and be adept at communicating clearly, but sensitively. They will have a strong eye for detail, be thorough and efficient and able to meet strict deadlines.

Salary

The salary will be dependent on experience. Please indicate both your current salary and salary expectations.

Benefits

Our range of benefits includes:

Profit sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year), subject to 12+ months employment at the end of the calendar year.
Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time employees).
Salary sacrifice pension scheme (subject to HMRC eligibility) with 5% Employer contributions.
Death in Service Life Assurance (3 times salary).
Private Health Insurance after 1 year’s employment.
Enhanced maternity pay after 2 years’ employment.
Enhanced paternity pay after 2 years’ employment.
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support health & wellbeing, including free counselling for employees, family members (household) and their dependants.
Paycare Health Cash Plan to help with the cost of optical, dental and other health expenses for employees and their dependants (employee paid contributions).
Discounted bus travel.
Payroll giving scheme for tax-free charitable donations.
£1,000.00 finder’s fee for new employee recruitment referrals.
Professional membership/subscription support.
Interest-free loan for annual train or bus pass
Free conveyancing on your main residential property after 1 year’s employment
A free will after 1 year’s employment.
Regular social events including summer BBQ and a Christmas party.
Annual business briefing for the whole firm.

To apply please send your CV as directed

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