Overview
A busy and growing health care law practice is seeking an experienced Litigation Health Lawyer to work with the Managing Partner. The successful candidate will have 1+ years of High Court post-qualification experience and the ability to work within a team or on their own initiative as required.
Requirements
· Ability to build strong rapport with both clients and colleagues alike
· Reliable and loyal team player willing to go the extra mile for clients
· Demonstrate a strong flare and passion for the healthcare field of law
· Strong IT and litigation knowledge skill sets.
Key Responsibilities
· Taking instructions from clients and responsibility for providing technical advice to clients.
· Responsibility for the quality of client services by self and by team and support staff.
· Advancing professional negligence claims and setting cases down for hearing.
· Managing “work in progress” and outlay to high business standards.
· Meeting expected monthly financial and case progression targets.
· Expected to make a constructive contribution to the non – chargeable activities of the team and firm.
· Responsibility for building productive working relationships with clients and staff alike.
Competencies:
· Detail orientated, organised, and possess analytical skills.
· Fair, honest and trustworthy in all dealings.
· Excellent client service skills, good verbal and written communication skills.
· Able to perform under pressure with minimum supervision.
· Must be focused and productive.
· An ability to spot, identify and follow through business development opportunities.
· Be proactive in ensuring that all financial matters are up to date.
Desired skills and experience:
1. 1+ years of litigation experience, preferably working exclusively in a personal injury practice and preferably a health law practice.
2. Must be able to read and understand medical records and medical reports.
3. Excellent computer skills including experience in using a case management software programme, Evolve/Documatics, would be preferable but not essential.
4. Be experienced in delivering financial targets.
5. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate that they have experience with dealing with catastrophic personal injury cases, medical negligence cases or high value personal injury cases and who have direct experience of running such cases in the High Court.
This position would ideally suit a Solicitor with the above skills and experience who wishes to be part of a growing and innovative practice and who would become a key individual in the firm’s growth plans. Salaries are negotiable and in line with experience.