GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD
Professional Negligence Solicitor
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Role: Professional Negligence Solicitor
Gemini Recruitment is working with a large, well-established law firm with a strong national presence. The firm advises corporate clients and private individuals across 25+ practice areas from offices in London and throughout England and Wales. It is consistently recognised as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
The firm also holds Investors in People Gold, LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001:2013 accreditations and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Department Background:
Recognised for excellence across Professional Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Contentious Probate and General Litigation, the department handles complex, high-value disputes for claimants and defendants, including individuals, companies, charities and professional firms.
In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of professional negligence claims. You will work closely with senior lawyers on strategic, high-profile matters, many of which proceed in the High Court and Court of Appeal. The team is known for its proactive, commercially focused approach, and you will be encouraged to take early responsibility and contribute to business development.
This opportunity suits a driven litigator with strong analytical skills, excellent client care, and a genuine interest in professional negligence work. A supportive, collaborative environment and clear progression prospects await the right candidate.
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Main Responsibilities of the Role:
- Report directly to Department Director
- Be professional with a proactive approach, strong client care skills, and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs.
- Be responsible for all aspects of Professional Negligence work, Litigation work, and on occasions, where appropriate, providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members.
- Attend clients, take instructions, and prepare cases.
- Deal with correspondence and manage a challenging caseload of clients' matters from inception to completion.
- Prepare draft documents including witness statements and process evidence and attend conferences and court.
- Maintain accurate time-costing procedures.
- Implement any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews, ensuring that these are dealt with promptly.
Key Skills Required:
- Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
- Qualified solicitor with experience in handling complex professional negligence claims and complex disputes
- Strong litigation and dispute resolution skills
- Excellent negotiation abilities
- Client-focused with a commitment to delivering outstanding service
- Committed team player and adapts well to new challenges
- Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities
- Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
- Working knowledge of publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases.
- Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
- Excellent IT Skills - Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills.
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This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
On Offer:
- An attractive salary package
- A supportive team environment
- Real prospects for promotion
- Hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy
The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.
About Gemini Recruitment:
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.
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