Clinical Negligence Lawyer (2 - 4 years PQE)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Marks Tey

Job Vacancy
We are currently looking for a lawyer (Solicitor, CILeX)  to join our Clinical Negligence team and take on a busy case load. The caseload will be varied and will include mid-high value/complex claims with a mix of litigated and non-litigated cases.
 
The type of work you and the team will deal with includes birth injuries, surgical errors, hospital negligence, cosmetic surgery, dental negligence, mental health care, care home negligence, misdiagnosis and late diagnosis, GP negligence and wrong prescription claims.

The work
The work carried out by our Clinical Negligence team has included:  
  • Achieving a six figure sum in compensation in a complex and serious claim involving misdiagnosis where a client’s arm had to be amputated as a result, leaving the client with significant symptoms which had a significant impact on his life.
  • Achieving a five-figure sum in compensation in a claim for a client who suffered wound infection for five years caused by an infected mesh.
  • Achieving a five-figure sum in compensation in a claim for a client who due to surgical error developed a significant infection from coronary artery bypass surgery.
What experience do I need?
We are looking for a Clinical Negligence lawyer with around 2-4 years experience,  who has experience of seeing a case through to trial or settlement post exchange of expert evidence. You should have an established record of exceptional client care and be comfortable in understanding clients’ needs and dealing with often sensitive injury issues.

What skills should I have?
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills and able to construct clear and effective arguments
  • A team player
  • Great at being able to juggle multiple priorities
Who will I be working with?
Jason Brady, Partner and Head of the Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury Team will be your supervisor and you will work closely with the other fee earners in the team. You will also have support from the team’s trainee; the team’s cost lawyer; the team’s paralegals; and the support of the team’s secretary and administration assistant.

At Holmes & Hills we are proud to have a culture of sharing, collaboration and mutual respect. We are genuine, authentic and down to earth. We are passionate about what we do and how we do it and believe our Values demonstrate the quality and commitment we give to our many clients. These values run through the core of our firm and are fundamental to the develop and progression of our 200 highly valued colleagues. 
 
We off a benefits package that we believe gives all of our colleagues a bit of everything but in addition to these material benefits, we also offer the opportunity to work for a progressive, modern and inspiring law firm in a regional area that brings with it, the benefit of a good work/life balance, flexibility and family focussed and with genuine opportunity to progress and develop evidenced by our commitment to our Career Pathway and Training Pathway.
About us

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development.

Working in partnership with businesses and individuals

Holmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.


Independently recognised as a leading law firm

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region.

These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available.

Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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