The practice
Capsticks is independently rated by The Legal 500 and Chambers Directory as the leading provider of legal services to the health and social care sector and in the field of professional discipline. In June 2013 the firm also acquired a highly rated social housing practice, creating a firm with over 280 fee earners across four offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Winchester. The firm acts for over 200 clients, including all forms of NHS provider and commissioner organisations, the Department of Health, the NHSLA, regulatory bodies, charities, independent healthcare providers, housing associations, medical malpractice insurers and defence organisations.
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate that they have a genuine interest in healthcare but also in developing case management systems using strong IT skills.
The Clinical Law department comprises 76 fee earners over three offices (Wimbledon, Leeds and Birmingham). Further details on the partners in the department and the type of work carried out can be found on our website at www.capsticks.com.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to assist a busy team. The main role and responsibilities will include (although, this is not an exhaustive list):
Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative.
Candidate specification
Candidates should ideally have:
Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they are:
Candidates must ideally be available to start immediately (or within one month) and if you are interested in applying for this position please apply by sending your covering letter and CV via the vacancies section on our website at www.capsticks.com.
Candidates should be aware:
Capsticks is an equal opportunities employer
Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and to encouraging diversity through recruitment. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and decisions to progress will be made with reference to entirely objective criteria only.
£22,000 p.a plus eligibility for bonus
Permanent
Wimbledon, London
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm