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Area
Claims
Location
Birmingham
Description
Associate
Claims
Birmingham
Permanent
Full-time, Hybrid working
THE FIRM
Capsticks is a leading provider of
legal services to the health, social care, housing and emergency
services sectors, as well as in the field of professional
regulation. The firm has a turnover of c£60m and around 600 staff -
including 450 fee earners - across five offices nationally. We act
for a wide range of long standing clients in both the public and
private sector, including all forms of NHS organisations,
governmental and regulatory bodies, registered providers, insurers,
police, fire and rescue services, independent health and social care
providers, charities and GP practices.
Further details about the firm and
the type of work carried out can be found on our website atwww.capsticks.com.
In 2022 Capsticks achieved a two star accreditation from Best
Companies Capsticks
is an "outstanding place to work" - Best Companies to work
for 2022, the specialists
whose recognition programme is the standard for workplace engagement.
The Best Companies accreditation is really important to Capsticks as
it focuses on the trust and value we place in our people, their
wellbeing and their careers. Capsticks is independently rated as an
"outstanding company to work for" .
THE ROLE
Capsticks has established a team to do
defendant clinical negligence work in Birmingham on behalf of both
NHS Trusts and GPs. The Birmingham team is led by a Birmingham-based
Partner and work closely with Capsticks' other teams in London and
Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team
delivering this work in Birmingham and developing existing
relationships with local health care organisations. We are looking
for applicants who can demonstrate that they have a genuine interest
in healthcare, who wish to develop their career in this area of law
and are excited by this opportunity.
The Claims Division comprises around 80
fee earners over three offices (Wimbledon, Leeds and Birmingham).
The firm has been a member of NHS Resolution's panel of lawyers
since its inception. It is ranked number one in the legal
directories for defendant clinical negligence work. Capsticks
carries out a wide range of health care work and you will work
closely with teams that provide advice covering inquests, regulatory
matters, public law issues, judicial reviews, mental health issues
and clinical risk management.
SKILL SET
We are seeking a self-motivated, ambitious
Associate to join our highly regarded and expanding clinical
negligence team. The successful candidate will be expected to have
litigation experience, preferably gained with a leading medical
negligence (defendant or claimant) personal injury or insurance
practice. The role will involve managing a caseload of claims for
NHS Resolution.
Capsticks is committed to recruiting the
best people to maintain its status as legal adviser of choice and
there are good opportunities for advancement within the group for
able candidates, including the opportunity for business and practice development.
Further details about the firm and the
type of work carried out can be found on our website at www.capsticks.com.
Capsticks is an inclusive employer
At Capsticks we value diversity and
we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working
environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their
full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal
opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique
contributions that you can bring in terms of your education,
background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity,
religion and beliefs.
We will make reasonable adjustments
to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the
best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one
size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work
with you individually to understand more about your requirements. If
you have any questions please contact our Recruitment team on: (Careers@capsticks.com)