BH3773
Professional Support Lawyer (3PQE) within PI/Clin Neg required for flexible Yorkshire location
Are you a legal expert passionate about driving excellence and empowering colleagues?
We’re representing a leading Yorkshire Law Firm who are seeking a dynamic and strategic Professional Support Lawyer to join their Clinical Negligence/PI Strategy & Professional Support Team.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the legal expertise across their Claimant departments, including Clinical Negligence, Child Abuse, Brain & Serious Injury, and Personal Injury.
You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring their teams are equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge and resources, directly impacting the quality of service they provide to their clients.
They offer flexible and hybrid working across Yorkshire, and welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions.
Why Join Them?
- Make a Real Impact: Directly influence the success of complex and impactful cases by ensuring our legal practices are cutting-edge.
- Strategic Role: Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental strategy and risk management.
- Diverse workload: Support a range of claimant departments, broadening your legal expertise.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible location and working hours policies.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and progressive firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Knowledge Management: Proactively review, update, and maintain their comprehensive knowledge library, including precedents, templates, and legal documentation.
- Legal Updates: Ensure the Clinical Negligence department is consistently informed about changes to court forms, fees, relevant guides, and case law.
- Precedent Development: Develop and draft high-quality precedents and legal documentation that reflect current law and best practice.
- Advisory Support: Provide expert ad-hoc advice and support to various Claimant departments, including Child Abuse, Brain & Serious Injury, and Personal Injury.
- Intranet Management: Contribute to and maintain resources, ensuring accessibility and usability.
- Project & Strategy Support: Assist with project work and contribute to the delivery of departmental strategy and risk management priorities.
About You:
They are looking for:
- Ideally a qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE in PI/Clinical Negligence.
- Strong Legal Acumen: A solid understanding of Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury litigation.
- Civil Litigation Expertise: Expert knowledge of civil litigation practice, Civil Procedure Rules, and relevant case law.
- Drafting Proficiency: Proven experience in drafting precedents and legal documentation.
- Excellent Communication: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Organisational Excellence: Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and strong time management skills.
- Proactive & Collaborative: A proactive, professional, and team-oriented approach.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We invite you to submit your CV and a compelling cover letter to: clairecox@baileyhunter.com
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