Senior Associate - #2165566

CL Medilaw prides itself in doing things differently. The “CL” in our name stands for “Changing Lives”: it’s what we do; it’s how we do it; and it’s why we do it. We are driven by putting our clients first, and committed to giving back to local and national charities, who support our clients and their families through the most challenging circumstances, when they have suffered medical negligence or serious injury.

CL Medilaw represents clients across the UK. We are recognised experts acting for people who have suffered a birth injury, brain injury, amputation, spinal injury, delay in diagnosing cancer and fatal injuries. We provide a holistic service to our clients with our involvement often including deputyship and trusts, and education and welfare advice. The level of expertise in our team is recognised by accreditations from The Law Society, AvMA, APIL and the Brain Injury Group.

The success of CL Medilaw is derived from our one-team and client centred approach to our cases and the business as a whole. We are not monitored or driven by financial targets but by achieving the best outcome for our clients. The success of the team means we are looking to expand and we are looking for talented professionals who share our values. Although the roles below are an immediate requirement, we will consider applications that reflect our culture at all levels.

CL Medilaw operates nationally with key locations in Brighton, Birmingham, Oxford, Wilmslow and Kings Hill but with other offices including in Manchester, Chester, Exeter, Cheltenham, Leeds, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and York.

CL Medilaw is a trading name of Knights Professional Services Limited. Knights is the fastest growing, legal and professional services business with a unique culture. A distinct separation between management and professional advisors means we are always working in the best interests of our clients and colleagues.

To find out more about CL Medilaw and the services we provide for our clients visit our website: https://clmedilaw.co.uk/

The Role and Key Responsibilities

We are now recruiting for lawyers to join our growing personal injury team with opportunities for the right people in all locations due to the growth and quality of work across the team. However we are specifically looking for people at Senior Associate and Partner level and would love to speak to people looking for an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

The role includes:

• Face to face meetings with new clients and their families at hospital or at home, both at the very outset and as the case progresses.
• Focussing on early access to rehabilitation and resolution of liability issues.
• Running serious and complex high value case as part of a team from start to finish.
• Liaising with experts, barristers, third party insurers/solicitors, police and various other organisations.
• Drafting statements of case, schedules of loss, witness statements, applications, pleadings, instructions to counsel
• Helping to maintain case plans and a clear direction and strategy
• Attending court, conferences with or without counsel, settlement meetings and Case Management Conferences
• Instructing and liaising with case managers and care providers
• Assisting with development and maintenance of charity relationships
• Communicating with and meeting clients and their families

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A qualified Solicitor, at Senior Associate/Partner level
• A proven track record of dealing with serious injury work is essential, on cases with a value of £100,000 and above.
• Experienced at dealing with a diverse range of liability scenarios.
• Excellent people and client care skills with a sensitive and professional approach
• Experienced in litigation at High Court level
• Sound knowledge of the CPR, the litigation process and cost budgeting process
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• A commercial approach to litigation and case progression
• The ability to work in a team and to mentor other team members
• Good IT skills
• Able to liaise and work well with other integral teams across the business
• Excellent time management
• Willingness to put forward ideas and to engage in brand development, networking events and marketing

If you would like to understand more about our career-supporting culture then please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager, Michael Appleby, on 07805 819860 or by email [email protected]