Associate Solicitor- Clinical Negligence

Themis Recruit are pleased to share an exciting role for an associate solicitor to join our clients growing health advisory team, where you will act on behalf of the NHS and private providers (and their insurers and indemnifiers) across England. In this role, you will work within a high respected team that provides a high quality service on complex matters. Our client is committed to fostering professional and personal development, offering flexible working and prioritising the wellbeing and uniqueness of their team.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, and able to build strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Role Overview: 

As an Associate in the Clinical Negligence team, you will manage clinical negligence claims for various defendant clients, particularly NHS Resolution. You’ll be part of a team delivering high-quality legal services on complex issues and may engage in healthcare inquest and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Client Service: Deliver exceptional client service through proactive, strategic, and commercial management of claims.
• Caseload Management: Handle your own caseload and support high-value and complex claims in line with client requirements and SLAs.
• Delegation and Supervision: Delegate and supervise tasks for junior fee earners as appropriate.
• Secondment Support: Provide responsive secondment support to key clients, both remotely and on-site.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research and advise on new statutes, regulations, directives, and case law.
• Business Development: Engage in business development activities, including planning and delivering seminars and training programs in person and online.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with IT (Microsoft Office) and experience with case management systems.
• Familiarity with online and library research tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to explain complex technical aspects to clients.
• Experience in clinical negligence (defendant/claimant) or catastrophic personal injury cases.
• Experience in inquest or healthcare advisory work is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Flexible, ambitious, focused, and results-oriented.
• Enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in taking responsibility and developing the business.
• Well-organised with effective time management skills.
• Committed to recording time promptly and achieving financial targets, including a minimum of six and a half hours of chargeable time daily.