Legal Advisor - Clinical Negligence

Company Overview:

Our client, a longstanding legal firm serving Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire for over a century, is renowned for providing exceptional legal services locally and beyond. Their commitment to excellence, continuous investment in their team and resources, and industry-leading systems ensure the consistent delivery of outstanding service. Growing reputation in personal injury and clinical negligence cases, they are recognized for their compassionate and effective legal representation, tailored solutions, and unwavering support to clients navigating challenging circumstances. Their reputation as a trusted legal partner underscores their dedication to providing comprehensive assistance across all legal matters.

Job Overview:

Our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Department is one of the foremost in the region, experiencing significant growth over recent years. We are currently seeking a Legal Advisor with 1-3 years experience in clinical negligence to manage and expand a busy caseload of clinical negligence cases, ranging from initial instructions to trial or settlement of litigated cases. The successful candidate will also support senior solicitors with high-value complex claims.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department.
• Ensure expeditious progression of client work while maintaining regular client communication on progress and costs.
• Uphold high standards of client care in a professional and courteous manner.

• Achieve set performance targets.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information.

• Foster clear and precise communications with other firm personnel.

• Cultivate strong working relationships with external institutions and organizations.

Requirements:

• Law Degree (or equivalent); LPC qualification; Legal Executive qualification.
• Must have 1 - 3 years of experience in clinical negligence within a law firm.
• Excellent IT and case management skills, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Previous experience working with case management systems will be an advantage.
• Ability to present a professional image at all times to clients and collaborators.

• Socially confident with good written and oral communication skills.

• Hardworking and able to work to tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
• Bonus Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Staff discount.
• Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme.
• Benefit platform membership.
• Life Assurance.
• Flexible working.