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JDI Legal
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
1pqe Clinical Negligence Solicitor
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
JDI Legal, North East based specialist consultancy have over 20 years experience of serving the legal profession in the region and are currently working with an established Newcastle law firm recruiting an additional solicitor into their clinical negligence team. The work will be of a claimant nature and the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1pqe in clinical negligence. You will be expected to work as part of a team advising their clients on all aspects of clinical negligence matters. The successful candidate will be required to: Undertake all aspects of case work, including liability, causation and quantum investigations. Adhere to procedural and funding guidelines and limits. Develop an understanding of medical issues and how to investigate and apply these to the law in the best interest of the client. Experience of contributing in moderately complex cases and of running smaller cases more autonomously. Understanding of core liability, causation, consent and quantum issues. Knowledge of legal procedure including issue and service of proceedings, directions timetables, ADR and trial Experience in obtaining factual and expert evidence. Experience of drafting simple schedules of loss Ability to liaise with Counsel and experts appropriately and professionally. Good client care skills. Excellent attention to detail IT literate in MS Office and knowledge of time recording software. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise. The firm offers great working conditions in centrally based offices, supportive team and headed by a skilled lawyer. To discuss this role in confidence, please get in touch with our Jillian McKenzie.