Associate – Medical Negligence

What can you expect

Fieldfisher houses one of the UKs leading Personal Injury and Medical Negligence practices acting for claimants in complex high-value and often life-changing cases.

The Manchester Medical Negligence team led by Jenny Urwin is a growing and high-performing group handling a busy and varied caseload. The team acts on behalf of claimants in a range of clinical negligence matters often involving complex liability issues and expert evidence.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team working closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-quality work while also taking ownership of your own caseload. You will be encouraged to develop your profile contribute to business development and play a key role in the continued growth of the Manchester practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters with supervision on more complex cases
• Support Partners and senior lawyers on high-value and complex litigation
• Draft key legal documents including pleadings witness statements schedules of loss and settlement documentation
• Instruct and liaise with counsel medical experts and other third parties
• Maintain regular client contact handling matters with sensitivity and professionalism
• Support the progression of claims from inception through to settlement or trial ensuring positive client outcomes
• Assist with business development activities including networking and marketing initiatives
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Maintain accurate file management time recording and compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements

Experience and Knowledge

• UK qualified solicitor with typically 36 years PQE
• Experience in claimant clinical negligence work
• Developing technical ability with exposure to a range of clinical negligence claims
• Strong drafting analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients experts and colleagues
• Proactive and collaborative team player with a commitment to quality and client care
• Good case management and organisational skills
• Strong academic background
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to client care with an empathetic and professional approach

Who are we looking for

• We dont have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures approaches and experiences can only benefit us.

What do we offer

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. Were a culture of diverse perspectives with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance health cash plan dental insurance life assurance critical illness insurance matched pension contributions up to 7% holiday trading plus many more. Visit:Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher.
• Come for the WOW views: Based on the 17th floor in No.1 Spinningfields with views of the entire City.
• Nurturing your talent:Take a build a career approach to your training. Youll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something youd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs affinity networks inclusive events and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion at Fieldfisher

At Fieldfisher inclusion is central to how we work. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected supported and able to succeed.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or once you join us we will work with you to put the right support in place. Examples include extra time for assessments accessible document formats alternative interview formats quiet rooms or physical and technological accessibility support.

For accessibility information on our Manchester office visit:Accessing Fieldfisher Manchester Fieldfisher

What to do next:

• Click Apply Now complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 2030-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But well always let you know what to expect from the process so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities youll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only but we cant always promise that. We will work around everyones availability. You can contact us at.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London we are spreading across addition to UK China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria Belgium France Germany Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Poland and Spain.

With 1800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture but you will find a homely family feel even in the largest offices.

Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A finance real estate energy and natural resources technology and life sciences.

We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms pharmaceutical and life sciences companies energy suppliers infrastructure companies global banks and financial institutions.

We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.