Join our Expert Witness team
As part of our expert team, you’ll have access to training, quality assurance, and full administrative support – giving you the confidence to focus on what matters most: delivering clear, high-quality reports.
Work that fits around you
Expert witness work offers case instructions tailored to your area of specialism and experience level. With our team you’ll benefit from excellent rates of pay, flexibility over how much work you take on, and the ability to build an independent practice – all with full support from our team.
Practical training and support, so you can focus on the case
From our annual training and resource package to guidance on compliance, we help you stay at the forefront of your specialism. Run by legal and clinical experts who understand the demands of litigation from all sides, Somek & Associates offers expert insight and support throughout. Our quality assurance team work with you at every stage to ensure your reports meet the highest standards, every time.
Everything you need behind the scenes
We take care of the admin and marketing, providing full administrative and technological support at every step. Your profile as an expert witness is promoted through our website and social media, so you can focus on what you do best – with the backing of a trusted, experienced team. Our finance team manages contracts, invoicing, and prompt payments efficiently, with clear fee notes and payment schedules available via your expert portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is an expert witness?
An expert witness is someone with knowledge or experience in a particular field beyond that expected of the layman. Expert witnesses play a fundamental role within the judicial system by providing opinion evidence to assist the courts in reaching decisions, predominantly in civil litigation, and specifically clinical negligence and personal injury claims.
Whilst our recruitment needs at any given time can vary, we have expert witnesses in the following healthcare disciplines;
- Care & Occupational Therapists
- Chartered Physiotherapists
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Mental Health Nurses
- Registered Midwives
- Registered Paramedics
- Speech & Language Therapists
- Registered Dietitians
- Orthotists
- Prosthetists
Do I have to have previous medico-legal experience?
No previous medico-legal experience is necessary. We offer access to an extensive range of training materials and very competitively priced training packages, tailored to your area of expertise. No previous medico-legal experience is necessary to join Somek & Associates. What matters most is your clinical expertise, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
We provide access to a comprehensive, structured induction and ongoing CPD programme, specifically tailored to the demands of medico-legal work. This includes:
- The role and responsibilities of the expert witness
- Civil Procedure Rules and Practice Direction 35
- Report writing and advanced report writing techniques
- Expert discussions and joint statements
- Law for Experts (England & Wales) and Law for Experts (Scotland)
- Witness familiarisation and courtroom skills (delivered in partnership with Bond Solon)
Our training is delivered through a mix of live webinars, on-demand materials, and interactive sessions, all competitively priced and tailored to your clinical discipline. You’ll be supported at every stage, ensuring you build confidence and competence as a medico-legal expert.
Am I ready to join Somek & Associates now?
The essential criteria includes;
- At least 7 –10 years post qualification experience.
- Working within clinical/case management practice with the intention to continue for the next 5 years.
- Have time within the working week to liaise with Somek support staff and solicitors.
If you are interested in becoming an expert witness, but you don’t quite meet the criteria, we would recommend that you follow us via our social media platforms (LinkedIn and Facebook) to keep up to date with company news and insights and contact us via applications@somek.com when the timing feels right for you.
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