BTMK Solicitors Limited
Solicitor – Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
BTMK Solicitors Limited, Holly, Michigan, United States, 48442
Solicitor – Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
PermanentBTMK Solicitors are looking to recruit a Solicitor in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence department. The role is based in our Radio House office and is a full-time position. Working hours will be 9 – 5.15 Monday to Friday. Salary will be discussed during the interview process.BackgroundThe team is busy and deals with a whole range of personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Personal injury claims involve those arising from road traffic accidents, employer’s liability, public liability, accidents abroad, abuse claims, and applications made to the CICA. The team handles all aspects of clinical negligence claims involving GPs, Hospital Trusts, dentists, and private clinicians.RoleThe post will be principally based at BTMK’s Southend office (19 Clifftown Road). Travel to see clients may be required. The role involves handling a caseload of both personal injury and lower value clinical negligence claims on behalf of Claimants in accordance with the relevant protocols and Civil Procedure Rules. The candidate will be expected to independently run cases from the first meeting with the client through to the settlement of damages and costs reporting while being supervised by the Head of the Department.The candidate should have a ‘client first’ approach and be able to work in a busy but close team. Under the supervision of the Head of Team, responsibilities will include:Establishing excellent relationships with clients and having client handling skills, including confidence in handling sensitive information and giving difficult advice.Conducting cases with a commercial understanding.Having excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks while also demonstrating initiative.Accepting instructions from new clients and advising them in writing in accordance with the practice requirements of the Law Society.Considering, advising, and arranging funding for claims.Providing detailed, high-quality specialist advice to the client throughout the case.Undertaking all necessary preparation of the case, including complying with pre-issue requirements such as liaising with opponents, their representatives, ATE providers, investigating liability, obtaining expert medical (and non-medical) evidence, instructing and liaising with Counsel where necessary, and preparing documents for Court where litigation is contemplated.Throughout the course of the claim; drafting witness statements, instructing and liaising with expert witnesses, speaking and meeting with clients, and drafting letters of advice.At the conclusion of the claim, dealing with costs in conjunction, where necessary, with costs draftsman, including assessment of success fees pursuant to the funding arrangements while considering the commercial position.In House RequirementsFollow office policies and procedures as currently set out in the company's office manual.Comply with in-house billing and financial requirements.Accurately record time.Meet financial targets.Manage accounts for each matter.Engage with the team in terms of active business development to promote the company and the team, maintain the team's reputation, and drive new clients to the company.Engage (where necessary) with business networking and attend events.Maintain continuous professional development and keep up to date with developments within this area of law. Maintain a record of all training undertaken.
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PermanentBTMK Solicitors are looking to recruit a Solicitor in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence department. The role is based in our Radio House office and is a full-time position. Working hours will be 9 – 5.15 Monday to Friday. Salary will be discussed during the interview process.BackgroundThe team is busy and deals with a whole range of personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Personal injury claims involve those arising from road traffic accidents, employer’s liability, public liability, accidents abroad, abuse claims, and applications made to the CICA. The team handles all aspects of clinical negligence claims involving GPs, Hospital Trusts, dentists, and private clinicians.RoleThe post will be principally based at BTMK’s Southend office (19 Clifftown Road). Travel to see clients may be required. The role involves handling a caseload of both personal injury and lower value clinical negligence claims on behalf of Claimants in accordance with the relevant protocols and Civil Procedure Rules. The candidate will be expected to independently run cases from the first meeting with the client through to the settlement of damages and costs reporting while being supervised by the Head of the Department.The candidate should have a ‘client first’ approach and be able to work in a busy but close team. Under the supervision of the Head of Team, responsibilities will include:Establishing excellent relationships with clients and having client handling skills, including confidence in handling sensitive information and giving difficult advice.Conducting cases with a commercial understanding.Having excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks while also demonstrating initiative.Accepting instructions from new clients and advising them in writing in accordance with the practice requirements of the Law Society.Considering, advising, and arranging funding for claims.Providing detailed, high-quality specialist advice to the client throughout the case.Undertaking all necessary preparation of the case, including complying with pre-issue requirements such as liaising with opponents, their representatives, ATE providers, investigating liability, obtaining expert medical (and non-medical) evidence, instructing and liaising with Counsel where necessary, and preparing documents for Court where litigation is contemplated.Throughout the course of the claim; drafting witness statements, instructing and liaising with expert witnesses, speaking and meeting with clients, and drafting letters of advice.At the conclusion of the claim, dealing with costs in conjunction, where necessary, with costs draftsman, including assessment of success fees pursuant to the funding arrangements while considering the commercial position.In House RequirementsFollow office policies and procedures as currently set out in the company's office manual.Comply with in-house billing and financial requirements.Accurately record time.Meet financial targets.Manage accounts for each matter.Engage with the team in terms of active business development to promote the company and the team, maintain the team's reputation, and drive new clients to the company.Engage (where necessary) with business networking and attend events.Maintain continuous professional development and keep up to date with developments within this area of law. Maintain a record of all training undertaken.
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