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Solicitor (Clinical Negligence), Manchester
Location: Manchester, Southport, Liverpool / Hybrid
Fletchers Solicitors Ltd has a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Clinical Negligence Team.
We specialise in Clinical Negligence and are seeking someone eager to play a key role in supporting various teams within the department. The role involves 25% case work and 75% supporting other teams, with hybrid work arrangements and some travel to Manchester, Liverpool, and Southport as needed.
About Fletchers Solicitors:
We are a rapidly expanding law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, based in the North-West UK with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Southport. We promote a healthy work-life balance, offer excellent benefits, and support internal growth and training opportunities.
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and supporting initiatives like the Disability Confident scheme.
Main Responsibilities:
* Discussing and planning case tactics with the Team Leader
* Ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and proactively
* Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third-party solicitors, and insurers
* Managing pre and post-issue procedures cost-effectively
* Understanding the full case lifecycle across various specialisms
* Pursuing cases to conclusion
* Delivering excellent client service and legal outcomes
* Monitoring KPIs and case progression using data
* Utilising processes, workflows, and case dashboards effectively
* Supervising and supporting junior team members
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Versatility to handle cases from others and identify key focus areas
* Adaptability to unknown cases and ability to make progress
* Good IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office
* Teamwork skills and adaptability to change
* Excellent attention to detail
Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience:
* Legal qualification or equivalent experience
* Experience with Proclaim or other case management systems
We may close this role early depending on candidate quality and volume.
In return, Fletchers offers:
* 35-hour workweek
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets)
* 35 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure, with options to purchase extra days
* Pension scheme with salary sacrifice
* Life Assurance
* Medicash health benefits
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment
* Social events and monthly vouchers
Recent company highlights:
* Growth through acquisitions and new offices in Leeds and Liverpool
* Expanded training and development programs
* Recognition in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners
* Launch of the Fletchers Foundation charity
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