Healthcare Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £46,000.0 i £56,000.0 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Up to £56,000 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3AG |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4750668_1764243586 |
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Your new company
Our client is an award-winning defendant firm who are recruiting for their Healthcare team in Birmingham. They are looking for a NQ-4 PQE solicitor with previous NHS Resolution experience to join on a hybrid basis. The firm may consider strong defendant EL/PL solicitors.
Your new role
This Healthcare Solicitor role will see you:
- Manage a caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims from inception to resolution.
- Advise NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and medical malpractice insurers on clinical negligence and EL/PL claims.
- Provide clear, strategic legal advice on liability, quantum, and procedural aspects of claims.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
- Liaise effectively with NHS Resolution, healthcare professionals, and expert witnesses to progress cases.
- Prepare case strategies, including risk assessments and cost management plans, aligned with NHS Resolution protocols.
- Ensure compliance with Civil Procedure Rules and relevant pre-action protocols throughout litigation.
- Attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement meetings, undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate file management and billing records in line with firm and client requirements.
- Collaborate with senior solicitors and partners on complex or high-value claims, including group litigation matters.
- Advise on regulatory and risk issues affecting healthcare providers where relevant.
What you'll need to succeed
- You must be a qualified solicitor with 0-4 years PQE.
- Previous experience of NHS Resolution work.
- Previous experience handling your own defendant clinical negligence is beneficial.
- Previous defendant EL/PL experience is desired.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong academics.
What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity for NQ-4 PQE healthcare solicitors or outstanding defendant EL/PL solicitors where you can expect a full and interesting caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters. Hybrid working is available with an expectation of 2 days in the office per week. A salary of up to £56,000 is available dependent on experience.
What you need to do now
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