Solicitor / Clinical Claims Manager

Desired Skills: Medical Negligence,Litigation Process,Legal Strategy

PE Global Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Clinical Claims Manager on behalf of a leading public sector organisation based in Dublin. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity.

About the Organisation

Our client is a highly regarded public sector body responsible for providing a wide range of financial, asset and liability management services to Government and State authorities.

Operating across several key business units, the organisation plays a central role in managing legal claims, litigation risk and indemnity matters on behalf of the State, including healthcare-related claims under the Clinical Indemnity Scheme.

The organisation is committed to maintaining high standards of governance, integrity and operational excellence while supporting a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Claims Manager to join a specialist claims team managing clinical negligence claims on behalf of public healthcare bodies and State authorities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of clinical claims from investigation through to resolution
• Liaising closely with hospitals, healthcare providers, solicitors, barristers and medical experts
• Supporting litigation strategy and claims resolution processes
• Providing medico-legal guidance and claims management support to healthcare organisations

This role will suit a healthcare litigation or medical negligence professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has strong stakeholder management, analytical and decision-making skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of clinical negligence claims under the Clinical Indemnity Scheme
• Investigate and evaluate claims, assessing liability, legal exposure and appropriate resolution strategies
• Support the development and implementation of case strategies in conjunction with senior colleagues
• Liaise with external solicitors, barristers, medical experts and other third parties regarding claim management and litigation strategy
• Attend meetings with healthcare providers, hospitals and State authorities as required
• Ensure claims are progressed and processed in a timely and efficient manner with accurate documentation maintained throughout
• Provide guidance and support to healthcare authorities and hospitals in relation to coronial inquests and medico-legal matters
• Act as a key point of contact for assigned healthcare organisations, providing advice and guidance on matters relating to the Clinical Indemnity Scheme
• Assist with the management of legal costs and related claims activity
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to support effective claims resolution and risk management

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing medical defence litigation or healthcare-related claims
• Third-level qualification and/or relevant professional qualification
• Experience within medical negligence, healthcare litigation, professional indemnity or clinical claims management environments
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and claims management procedures
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex claims and prioritise workload effectively
• Experience working collaboratively with legal teams, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders
• Strong IT skills with experience using case management or document management systems
• High level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly respected public sector organisation
• Exposure to complex and high-profile healthcare litigation matters
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior legal and healthcare professionals
• Competitive salary and public sector benefits package
• Hybrid working environment

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up to date CV to declan@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***