Solicitor

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Christopher Group Full time

**Christopher Group is looking for a Solicitor to join their team**

**Overall responsibility**:

- Drafting technical letters of advice / instructions to clients, experts, and third parties.
- Drafting standard and technical witness statements.
- Corresponding with Defendants and the Courts.
- Keeping a clear and accurate note of all calls on our case management system.
- Accurately logging time worked on all files and maintaining excellent time utilisation.
- Pro-actively progress files in accordance with the Pre-action Protocol and post issue of proceedings.
- Conducting litigation.
- Liaising with ATE regarding cover, duties, and exclusions.
- Collating the full evidential spectrum to support liability and quantum investigations.
- Drafting schedules of loss.
- Expertly handling settlement negotiations to conclusion.
- Mentoring, supervising, and nurturing the growth of junior staff.

**Requirements**:

- UK experience in handling claimant or defendant clinical negligence cases. Those with a strong personal injury background will also be considered.
- Strong understanding of the regulatory duties imposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and familiar with the Civil Procedure Rules.
- Ability to independently manage own caseload of pre
- and post-issue clinical negligence cases and possess a strong work ethic.
- Able to deal with litigated files from inception through to completion, while delivering a personal, compassionate, tailored and client focused service.
- Able to confidently use cloud-based case management systems, virtual office software and Microsoft Office.
- Able to confidently liaise with medical agencies, healthcare providers and experts.

**Job Type**: Permanent

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