Job Description

Location

London

Hybrid working

The Division

Capsticks is a market leader in the field of clinical negligence, with specialist clinical negligence defence solicitors advising on the resolution of clinical negligence claims, management of complaints and serious incident investigations, together with an innovative outsourcing service for claims' handling.


We have an outstanding record of defending and resolving clinical negligence claims for healthcare providers, particularly catastrophic injury claims, and have been involved in many of the key cases in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Capsticks are NHS Resolution panel members for its Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST) and Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP). We represent NHS acute, community, mental health and ambulance trusts, GPs, independent sector providers, insurers of private hospitals and clinics, individual healthcare practitioners and sports clubs.


We are consistently ranked in the top tier of the Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories. The breadth of our experience and expertise has given us a unique awareness of the political, social, financial and reputational contexts in which the healthcare sector operates and the potential impact on our clients.

The role and Responsibilities

The main role and responsibilities will include (although, this is not an exhaustive list):-


Running a caseload of clinical negligence claims;

Assisting solicitors and partners;

Working to a chargeable hours target;

Undertaking investigations, analysing evidence and preparing legal advice to clients;

Drafting general correspondence and legal documents;

Liaising with clients and third parties, including claimants and their representatives, Counsel and the Court;

Undertaking legal research and quantifying damages;

Liaising with witnesses and drafting witness statements;

Instructing independent medical experts and Counsel;

Attending conferences, hearings and dispute resolution meetings, such as mediations.

Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative.

Skills and Experience

Candidates should have:

At least a 2:1 undergraduate degree;

Ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is not essential)

A passion to work with our clients

Strong IT skills;

Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines;

Good written skills;

Good administration skills; and

Good communication skills.

Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:


Understand the role applied for and the work undertaken in the team applied for and the division as a whole;

Are well organised and have a positive, can do attitude;

Have good attention to detail;

Are able to work well under pressure in a fast pace environment and be able to respond to the need of our clients;

Are proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team; and

Are self-motivated.



Candidates should be aware:


As part of the interview process there will be a written test, details of which will be provided to those candidates the firm calls for interview; and the firm is only able to respond to candidates we call for interview.

Capsticks is an inclusive employer

At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.


We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.