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Senior Solicitor- healthcare litigation (3-5 PQE)
Newcastle upon Tyne, City and Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Salary Competitive H1: Senior Solicitor- Healthcare Litigation (3-5 PQE) at Leading Law Firm H2: About Hempsons - Law firm with 250 staff and lawyers nationwide - Specializes in health and social care, charity, education, and social enterprise sectors - Helps clients overcome challenges in a constantly evolving landscape - Time of change and opportunity for clients with recent investment in NHS and focus on innovation and efficiency H2: The Team - Leading national defendant clinical negligence firm - Three out of five offices ranked as 'top tier' by Legal 500 - Many team members receive individual praise - 70 strong team of lawyers with experience advising NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, and medical defence organizations - Team includes former doctors, nurses, and other clinicians - Recognized for knowledge of healthcare field H2: The Role - Senior Solicitor position in Defendant Healthcare Litigation team in Newcastle - Manage caseload of claims against NHS Trusts and/or General Practitioners - Work on complex defendant claims covering all aspects of medical practice - Opportunity to supervise Paralegals & Trainees and assist Associates and Partners with high value claims - Responsibilities include pre-action investigation, litigation & costs management, interviewing clinicians, instructing medical experts, multi-party litigation, ADR & mediation, and trial preparation - Opportunity for secondments with client H2: Essential Skills & Experience - 3-5 years PQE in clinical negligence - Relevant experience in clinical negligence claims from defendant or claimant law firm - Excellent legal skills/knowledge and ability to handle complex workload - Strong time management and organization skills - Familiarity with internal and client protocols and data security guidelines - Equal opportunities employer H2: Apply for this job - Competitive salary - Location: Newcastle - Department: Healthcare Clinical Negligence - Job title: Senior Solicitor- Healthcare Litigation (3-5 PQE) - Experience: 3-5 PQE H2: Share this job - Share on social media platforms or with friends and colleagues H2: Location - Newcastle H2: Department - Healthcare Clinical Negligence H2: Job Title - Senior Solicitor- Healthcare Litigation (3-5 PQE) H2: Experience - 3-5 PQE H2: Salary - Competitive In summary, Hempsons is a leading law firm specializing in the health and social care, charity, education, and social enterprise sectors. They are currently seeking a Senior Solicitor with 3-5 years PQE in clinical negligence to join their Defendant Healthcare Litigation team in Newcastle. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of claims against NHS Trusts and/or General Practitioners and have the opportunity to supervise and assist with high value claims. Essential skills for this role include excellent legal knowledge, time management, and adherence to protocols. Hempsons is an equal opportunities employer and offers competitive salaries. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in healthcare litigation with a highly respected firm. |
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