Senior Associate (5-7 Pqe) - Healthcare - Dublin

Role Responsibility Main responsibilities will include: Handling a caseload mainly focused on defending and advising on medical negligence claims and advisory services to Healthcare entities and practitioners.
Becoming a trusted advisor for our clients and strengthening our connections with them through providing them with ongoing support and advice Playing a vital role in the development and promotion of the Team and the Firm through business development, networking and profile raising activities, including contributing to marketing, training and knowledge sharing within the team and throughout the firm Assisting the associates and partners in the day to day running of the office overseeing the associated administrative tasks as and when appropriate Working closely with our colleagues in our other offices (particularly in UK and Madrid) tto develop cross border opportunities to assist and support our global client base in the Healthcare Sector and also to learn from and advise others on developments in other jurisdictions.
Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols The Ideal Candidate Qualified solicitor in Ireland ideally with significant post qualification experience Experience in the insurance litigation market is necessary Medical Negligence experience is essential Experience at Inquests an advantage Experience of using alternative forms of dispute resolution Strong technical skill and an ability to understand and work through issues A demonstrable ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to legal issues and to be client-focused Ability to operate a high level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives and a willingness to assist in the success of DAC Beachcroft Dublin Team oriented and collegiate with an experience of and willingness to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced members of teams where appropriate Confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships, undertake client marketing and influence at all levels.
Ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues Strong organisational skills to ensure a pragmatic and methodical approach to handling claims.