Legal advisor clinical negligence

Company Overview: Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire-based firm providing legal services to local clients for over 100 years. They now provide services to clients across England and Wales due to their significant investment in their people and infrastructure to ensure they are a leading law firm in today #39;s market. Their position as a pre-eminent private client firm has been strengthened in the last few years by a growing reputation for helping clients with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. They pride themselves in their approachability, pragmatism and being able to provide advice and support across all aspects of a matter. They always put their staff and clients first, and because of their investment in the profession #39;s leading systems and software, they know they can provide a first-class service. Description: The Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Department is one of the foremost in the region and has been growing for a number of years. They have recently had two solicitors nominated for National Awards, as well as last year their department being nominated as Claimant Team of the Year at the National Personal Injury Awards. Last year they won Best Personal Injury Medical Negligence Law firm in the East Midlands, and this year they are now listed in the Legal 500 as Expert Clinical Negligence Lawyers in the East Midlands region. They are currently looking for a candidate with 1-3 years experience as a Clinical Negligence Legal Advisor, in order to build and run a busy caseload of clinical negligence cases, ranging from taking new instructions through to trial or settlement of litigated cases. The successful candidate will also assist senior solicitors with high-value complex claims. They are happy to take applications from Paralegals; NQ Solicitors or NQ Legal Executives. The Department has established a reputation for providing a quality and personal service that meets their clients #39; needs. The team provides a very down-to-earth and approachable service working for a variety of clients, with a track record of achieving excellent results. The team is currently busy and continually seeking new opportunities with marketing and business development is openly encouraged. They are progressive in their approach and very forward-thinking. The successful candidate will be expected to assume the responsibilities of handling a demanding caseload. It will be necessary that the successful candidate is a team player and can contribute towards the growth of the department. This may involve participation in marketing events, seminars and generally being able and wanting to build on their experience. The offices are in Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Grantham, and Boston, and this role will be based predominantly in their Lincoln office with the flexibility to work from home part-time after successful completion of a probationary period. Activities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following: To manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department. To ensure that all client work progresses expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and costs. Exercise high standards of client care professionally and pleasantly. To achieve set performance targets. Ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firms and client documentation and information. To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm. To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations. Benefits include: Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualification and experience Bonus Scheme 25 days annual leave Staff discount Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme Benefit platform membership Life Assurance Flexible working