Overview
Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Cardiff
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a leading National law firm in Cardiff.
The Clinical Negligence department represents claimants and their families following poor medical treatment. The team is top-ranked in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, offering one of the largest practices in the UK.
The role will primarily involve working on new and potential instructions and duties will include:
- Handle a caseload of clinical negligence work in line with department strategy
- Conduct a wide range of clinical negligence cases
- Maintaining a good knowledge of CPR and the law relating to clinical negligence
- Providing advice to clients on sensitive matters
- Draft witness statements and pleadings
- Reviewing medical reports and provide appropriate advice
- Maintaining a basic understanding of medical issues
- Instructing and communicating with Counsel
- Dealing with highly complex conferences
- Working with other solicitors to develop and help maintain good client relationships and knowledge within clinical negligence
- Maintaining a professional attitude
- Maintaining knowledge of clinical negligence complaints handling procedures by G.P.s and NHS in England and Wales
- If required, supervise other fee earners
The successful candidate would be a forward thinking individual whose attitude and approach to work is as important as previous experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, ambitious and established department.
For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott.
01179 171 874
brionybarber@chadwicknot.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £38000 – £42000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,
