NQ Clinical Negligence Solicitor

☞ networx | Recruitment Software & Services

View: 109

Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Liverpool North West

Category: Legal / Contracts

Industry: Civic & Social Organization Nonprofit Organization Management

Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

Loading ...

Job content

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. The firm provides specialist legal and complementary services in a broad range of areas and our clients are the centre of it all.

We are currently recruiting for a talented Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our Clinical Negligence department based in our Liverpool office. As the Solicitor you will provide and deliver a quality service to all internal and external customers and clients, through the execution of tasks from file allocation to closure in an accurate, proactive, and efficient manner.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.

Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive results we generate, demonstrating our range of quality work.

If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities To Include
  • Ensure efficient file management including adherence to timescales, compliance with precedents, letters, or documents on the case management system with appropriate supervision.
  • Efficiently delegate to paralegal and legal support staff to ensure work is completed in a timely manner and court, or other, deadlines are adhered to.
  • Ensure financial aspects of matters including billing, time recording is managed to enable achievement of their KPIs. Sets own goals to achieve their KPIs.
  • Actively participate and support Senior Lawyers in marketing opportunities including networking and contribution to blogs, media commentary etc within Slater and Gordon guidelines if required.
  • Produces complex documents, briefs, and witness statements through plain English (verbal and written communication). Researches and applies an understanding of the law within own Practice Group.
  • Leads client meetings and manages complex negotiations as appropriate. In additions, supports the Senior Lawyers with the same.
  • Is aware of the risk profile to area of business and works to minimise exposure.

About You
  • LPC/SRA qualified
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT/case management systems
  • Previous experience (dependant on the seniority of role required) of managing cases within their area of expertise
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders
  • Outstanding communication skills

Company Values

Our values provide the framework for how we engage with our colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. These behaviours and values must be demonstrated in the role and across the business.
  • We do what we say we will
  • We own it, we sort it
  • We don’t wait, we create
  • We respect and encourage each other
  • We make time to live

What We Offer In Return

We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.

Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.
Loading ...
Loading ...

Deadline: 21-06-2024

Click to apply for free candidate

Apply

Report job
Loading ...
Loading ...

SIMILAR JOBS

Loading ...
Loading ...