Clinical Negligence Associate

About your new role

Our Healthcare team is a vibrant specialist department. We provide advice on all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence, patient safety, consent to treatment, human rights, child law and mental health. The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them. In so doing we improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients’ needs as they evolve. The healthcare sector is fast moving and the challenge of working for our clients provides very interesting work. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to develop their own and our teams’ practices. We provide a supportive environment in which to work.This role can be based in either Newcastle or Leeds.Main duties and responsibilities

Solicitor (or equivalent) to manage defendant clinical negligence claims.Specialise in acting on behalf of NHS Litigation Authority and NHS Trusts, protecting their interestsManage a case load of litigated and pre-litigated clinical negligence casesConduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claimLiaise with various parties such as claimants and their solicitors, clients, counsel, experts etc.Achieve financial and chargeable targetsDemonstrate strong advocacy skills, and have the necessary flexibility to offer support in the handling of civil claims.Assist the Team Manager and other team members with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking where requiredControl Case Manager diary, key dates and action listsDraft various documents to include SLA reports and pleadingsPerform billing dutiesSatisfy standards of client care in accordance with client SLA and Team manager guidelines and directionsComplete Client MI proceduresComply with relevant rules, policies and proceduresKeep up to date with legal developmentsContribute to profile-raising and business development initiativesThis list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.#INDMEDAbout You

You will be a qualified solicitor, 3 YR+ PQE. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be:Must have previous NHS Resolution clinical defendant experienceExperience of providing other Healthcare related advice would also be preferred (but not essential)Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical abilityAbility to work to strict deadlines and timescalesAbility to work as part of a team and on own initiativeIf you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.PLEASE NOTE : The opportunities available are Legal positions. Candidates applying should possess relevant experience in the legal industry. Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.Why work for us Come and join our Weightmans award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.Why work for us? Take a look: Weightmans – Work for Weightmans: voted a top employerWork for a firm where people matter – work for ..... full job details .....