Principal Lawyer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Slater Gordon

Description

Slater and Gordon are a leading law firm and our mission is to give people access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.

We are currently recruiting for a talented Senior Associate/Principal Lawyer to join our first class Clinical Negligence Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.

This is a team leader position. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to continue to grow our thriving Clinical Negligence Team. The Team is ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and has an established reputation in the field. The successful candidate will have responsibility for complex and high value clinical negligence cases, including amputation and birth injury cases. They will also have responsibility for supervising team members.

Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we're building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company's future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.

If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a full caseload of complex and high value clinical negligence cases, including birth injury, amputation and brain injury claims.


• Supervise solicitors and paralegals within the department.


• Ensure efficient file management including adherence to timescales, compliance with precedents, letters or documents on the case management system with appropriate supervision.


• Ensure work is completed in a timely manner and court, or other, deadlines are adhered to.


• Participate in business development, including establishing and maintaining charity relationships.


• Produce complex documents, briefs and witness statements through plain English (verbal and written communication). Researches and applies an understanding of the law within own Practice Group.


• Ensure financial aspects of matters, including billing are managed to enable achievement of their KPIs. Sets own goals to achieve their KPIs.


• Lead client meetings and manage complex negotiations as appropriate.

About you:

• Law Society of Scotland qualified


• Ideally 5 years+ PQE


• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT/case management systems


• Previous experience of managing personal injury cases, ideally previous clinical negligence experience


• Excellent time management and organisational skills


• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders


• Outstanding communication skills

What we offer in return:

We offer a hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.