Clinical Litigation Solicitor

Overview

Clinical Litigation Solicitor (SCA) role at National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA).

Role Profile

Job Title: Clinical Litigation Solicitor

Division/Function: State Claims Agency

Reports to: Head of Clinical Litigation

Job Family: Legal

Career Stream: Professional

Career Zone: Professional / Specialist

Contract: 12 Month FTC

Summary Of The Business

The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It manages a portfolio of public assets and liabilities, including the State Claims Agency (SCA), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, and other entities. The SCA's remit covers personal injury and third‑party property damage risks and claims relating to various State authorities.

Role involves supporting the State Claims Agency in its statutory claims management and risk management functions.

Role Summary

The Clinical Litigation Unit within the State Claims Agency is seeking to recruit a locum Clinical Litigation Solicitor. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage a designated portfolio of clinical litigation and/or inquest files.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients.
• Provide advice on ancillary matters on request.
• Keep up-to-date on relevant areas of law and practice.
• Provide assistance and support to the head of clinical litigation as appropriate.
• Such other duties as may be reasonably delegated from time to time.

Experience

• Minimum of four years' post qualification experience in personal injuries litigation arising from clinical care.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.
• Willingness to share knowledge, experience, and expertise.
• Adaptability and flexibility towards the introduction and promotion of new approaches to improve processes.

Knowledge

• Qualified to practice as a solicitor in this jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of the Irish public health sector is an advantage.

Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits

• Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours
• An extensive wellbeing programme
• Excellent learning and development opportunities for full career development within the organisation
• A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and more
• Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees
• Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Pension Abatement

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is entitled to or in receipt of a pension, it may be subject to abatement in accordance with the Public Service Pensions Act. Applicants acknowledge the abatement provisions where relevant. Pre-employment declarations are required to confirm prior public sector pension participation.

The NTMA is an equal opportunities employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a diverse workforce informs better decision making, and we are dedicated to ensuring our workforce is representative of our society.

Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate candidates with disabilities. If you have difficulty uploading your CV online or accessing information on this site, please email recruitment@ntma.ie.

Próifíl an Róil

Teideal an Phoist: Aturnae Dlíthíochta Cliniciúla

Rannán/Feidhm: An Ghníomhaireacht um Éilimh ar an Stát

Freagrach do: Ceann na Dlíthíochta Cliniciúla

Cineál Poist: Cúrsaí Dlí

Sruth Gairme: Gairmiúil

Crios Gairme: Gairmiúil / Speisialtóir

Achoimre ar an nGnólacht

I measc na ngnólachtaí atá á mbainistiú ag GBCN, atá i ntosach ar sholáthar iasachtaí don Státchiste agus bainistíocht ar an bhFiachas Náisiúnta, etc. (copy of business overview translated here as is; for brevity, the essential elements are included in English above).

The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Legal

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