Medical Negligence lawyer

Job title : Medical Negligence lawyer
Location : Melbourne
Contact name : Adam Kumaraswamy
Contact email : akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 654AFGC
If you are a Medical Negligence or a Personal Injury lawyer with an interest in this space that is at least 2 years PQE then this is an opportunity you will need to consider.

In this role you will be involved in:
  • Attending formal mediations and informal settlement conferences
  • Managing Coronial inquiries and disciplinary proceedings as against health entities and individual practitioners
  • Providing advice to insurers on cover, predominantly professional indemnity and medical indemnity insurance
  • Reviewing medical and health records  
  • Preparing briefs for Counsel and expert witnesses
  • Drafting court documents, settlement deeds and Medical Panel referrals
  • Preparing advices including on indemnity, liability, prospects, quantum, reserves and strategy
  • Researching and providing legal analysis
  • Assisting with the preparation and presenting on matters related to medical indemnity and health law litigation
To be considered for this role you will have at least 2 years PQE across the Medical Negligence or Personal injury space either on the defendant or plaintiff side. You will have a high level of drafting and negotiation skills. Excellent attention to detail and be a genuine team player.

For a confidential discussion please contact

Adam Kumaraswamy
e: akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au
m: 0414 223 338