Clinical Negligence Associate/Senior Associate
Job title
Associate/Senior Associate
Department
PI & Clinical Negligence – Clinical Negligence team
Our Purpose
To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.
Our Commitment to Our People
We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.
Our Core Values
Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships
Role Purpose
As an Associate you will be working in a demanding environment where your technical expertise, strong work ethic, attention to detail and determination to exceed client expectations are vital attributes.
Our PI/Clinical Negligence department is looking for a clinical negligence solicitor with experience of handling a wide ranging case load of matters at all stages of the litigation process.
The work will range from assisting with catastrophic injury claims to advising at inquests.
Key responsibilities
In line with policies and procedures key responsibilities include:
Legal skills
- Maintaining a caseload of clinical negligence cases from cradle to grave
- Experience in dealing with and assisting with a wide range of clinical negligence matters including assisting more senior fee earners with cerebral palsy and brain injury cases
- Taking client instructions and analysing legal and medical issues to determine prospects of success on case
- Drafting instructions to medical experts and reviewing expert reports
- Drafting legal documents at all stages of proceedings including letters of claim, schedules of loss and witness statements
Person Specification
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Good communication, organisational and team skills
- Good attention to detail
- Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
- Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic
- Able to quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others
Technical Knowledge
- Previous clinical negligence experience (either claimant or defendant) of managing a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims and assisting with cerebral palsy and brain injury cases
- Experience of dealing with litigated cases through the court process
What You Need to Know
Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.
We encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.
Equal Opportunities
As charter signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent. We recognise this is an ongoing journey and regularly monitor our figures which can be viewed here.
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