Job Description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for 2 year PQE to 6 year PQE Solicitor or a Legal Executive to join my client's leading law firm located in Brighton and Hove.

Please note my client is looking for someone with 2 years' minimum Personal Injury and/or Clinical Negligence experience, this is a must.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of the Personal and Medical Injury team. You will be responsible for running your own caseload and reporting to the leads in the team.

The ongoing training and support provided, together with the opportunity to work alongside leaders in their field will make this a good career move for the successful candidate. You will have the opportunity to expand your legal knowledge in this area and develop, gaining invaluable experience.

You will work on a claimant only caseload of high value and complex claims on behalf of a Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ranked team. The caseload will be predominantly personal injury and clinical negligence, but there will also be an element of inquest work and Human Rights Act claims. You will be assisting partners and senior fee earners with their caseload, whilst also managing your own caseload of smaller matters. You will also be expected to assist the firm with marketing projects and provide mentoring to more junior members of the team.

Some previous personal injury or clinical negligence experience is essential. The role is hybrid but candidates must live in the South-East as travel to clients in their homes or hospital will be required.

You will be joining a very busy team so you will need to be energetic, enthusiastic, work well under pressure and be a good team player. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate commitment and drive whilst delivering high quality service at all times.

We offer competitive pay and benefits and reward excellence and performance.? We believe in promoting a healthy work life balance to support your well-being presenting the following benefits:

Competitive annual leave Medical Cash plan Life insurance Company pension Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Hybrid working Working hours of 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday Dog friendly office days Regular calendar of staff social events

Requirements

Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with 2 to 6 years' PQE, together with relevant experience in clinical negligence or personal injury law. Strong negotiation skills, with a proven track record of achieving favourable outcomes for clients. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective interaction with clients, colleagues, and external parties. Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. A compassionate approach towards clients who may be experiencing distressing situations due to their circumstances. Proficiency in legal research and case management software is advantageous. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals affected by clinical negligence while working within a supportive and professional environment.
If you have the required experience, please apply for immediate consideration

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person