Solicitor (Grade A/B) – Clinical Negligence – Manchester
Location: Manchester
Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We offer hybrid and flexible working practices to balance remote work with in-office collaboration.
Overview
Join our leading Clinical Negligence team as a Solicitor (Grade A/B). We are seeking an experienced lawyer to handle complex cases with a high degree of autonomy, delivering proactive and commercially focused outcomes while maintaining strong client, medical expert, and stakeholder relationships.
In Return Fletchers Offers
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday per year including bank holidays and Christmas closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy for dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
* A supportive and friendly culture with ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* Accountable for providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to customers
* Proactive and commercial case management and progression
* Supporting the Team Leader in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial performance KPIs
* Effective and thorough time recording
Responsible For
* Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader and team members
* Identifying cases ready for LOC, settlement and service within the team
* Co-ordinating the collection and collation of information to enable case progression
* Management of a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
* Co-ordinating progression of cases with internal and external parties
* Drafting of legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction
* Negotiating settlement and issuing/serving proceedings as required
* Overseeing documentation and correspondence produced by the team
* Advising the team on technical issues arising from cases
Essential Skills And Experience
* Recent experience of handling a caseload
* 8+ years PQE or equivalent experience in Clinical Negligence
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Excellent communication and drafting skills
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Proclaim and Excel
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment
* Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring
* Flexible and committed to achieving results and meeting deadlines
* Excellent client care skills
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are committed to an inclusive culture and a strong focus on wellbeing and development. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and a clear path to progression.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services
Join us and be part of a law firm that is growing and redefining legal services.
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