Associate Solicitor - Medical Negligence - Flexible Location

We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and driven Newly Qualified Associate Solicitor to join our Medical Negligence team. The successful candidate will be proactive, supportive and sensitive.

The role will primarily involve:

• Effectively managing a caseload of claimant medical negligence cases and ensuring that matters are dealt with while maintaining high standards of quality and service; such a caseload may consist of multi-track and High Court pre and post-litigated matters as well as NHS Redress cases
• Working collaboratively with a team of solicitors, legal assistants and secretaries, in order to achieve an excellent and effective client service
• Building strong relationships with clients and professional contacts including business development and networking activities

The nature of this role is likely to appeal to a candidate with experience in medical negligence or personal injury work. 

We are looking for employees with a flexible, driven and supportive ethos who have:

• Excellent administration and organisation skills
•  An eye for accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varying workload
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relations with colleagues
• The ability to work at a highly professional level
• A commitment to team goals and personal development
• Drive to climb the career ladder

Why join the team at JCP?

You will be able to access a range of excellent employee benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution of 4%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal training and career development opportunities

Read more about our employee benefits here.

We value diversity and inclusion at JCP and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone in our communities, particularly from those that are underrepresented in our current workforce including those with a disability and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

If you feel you are the right person to fulfil this role, please send your CV and covering letter to Emma James, HR Officer, JCP Solicitors, Venture Court, Valley Way, Enterprise Park, Swansea, SA6 8AH or email to: recruitment@jcpsolicitors.co.uk. This vacancy closes on Thursday 31 October 2024*.

* Please be aware that JCP Solicitors reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

We are strong supporters of the Welsh language and are very proud to have been the first firm of solicitors to be awarded the “Cynnig Cymraeg/Welsh Offer” recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner in 2021. We support our Welsh speakers and fund lessons for those who would like to learn Welsh.

Rydym yn gefnogwyr brwd o’r Gymraeg ac yn hynod falch o fod y cwmni cyfreithiol cyntaf i dderbyn cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg yn 2021. Rydym yn cefnogi ein siaradwyr Cymraeg ac yn ariannu gwersi ar gyfer y rhai a hoffai ddysgu’r iaith.

JCP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is open, fair and not influenced by irrelevant considerations. JCP Solicitors recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, nationality, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other prejudice; we, therefore, welcome applications from all sections of the community.