Case Screening Adviser

  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Salary: Based on experience
  • Location: Chelmsford, Essex

We are looking for a clinically-minded, organised and compassionate individual to join our team full-time as a Case Screening Adviser – a vital first point of contact for our clients affected by medical negligence.

In this role, you will help us establish whether a negligence claim has merit and is worth pursuing. If you have a medical or scientific background, strong organisational skills, and are capable of understanding and working within a process, this may be the perfect role for you.

As a Case Screening Adviser, you will receive dedicated training, enabling you to thrive in your new position, and be supported every step of the way by our friendly, highly experienced team of solicitors and legal professionals.

Join us today and play a crucial role in helping those impacted by medical mistakes get the compensation, answers and justice they deserve.

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Key responsibilities

  • Taking new case inquiries as one of our firm’s first points of contact
  • Engaging with potential clients to understand their claim and collect information
  • Following a set process to test a claim’s credibility and viability
  • Producing case screening reports for our solicitors explaining why a claim is worthy of pursuing or not
  • Detailing how the legal and financial process works for our prospective clients

Job requirements

  • A medical or scientific background is preferable (but not essential)
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • An empathetic, compassionate tone
  • The ability to work as part of a team and engage with potential clients
  • Capable note-taking and writing skills
  • A capacity to work within and follow a set process
  • A willingness to accept on-the-clock training for this specific role
  • Work from our offices in Chelmsford
  • Previous experience in a similar role for another firm is beneficial (but not essential)

Benefits

  • Elevate your career at one of England's top clinical negligence firms
  • Learn alongside our team of accomplished, passionate legal professionals
  • A competitive salary
  • Dedicated training to help you thrive in your position
  • A stable, sociable work schedule
  • A diverse mix of cases and clients
Trusted medical negligence solicitors and lawyers at Gadsby Wicks

Who is Gadsby Wicks?


For over 30 years, Gadsby Wicks has been the only specialist medical negligence firm in Essex & East Anglia, offering unrivalled case management and winning millions in compensation for our clients.

With a sole focus on clinical negligence law and accredited by leading bodies across the UK, our solicitors help those affected by negligent care find the justice, answers and financial support they need to secure their future.

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A recent assessment described us as a “Centre of Excellence” and we continue to operate to the highest standards across all main areas of our field. These include client care, case management, financial management, structure and strategy, people management, risk management, information management and file management.

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