Job Description
Locum Medical Negligence Solicitor - Job Ref: 215301411
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\nLocation: Devon
\nStart Date: Mid-November 2025
\nDuration: 3 to 6 months (covering permanent recruitment)
\nWorking Pattern: 3 to 5 days per week (flexible)
\nWorking Arrangement: Hybrid or remote working will be considered
\nRate: Competitive, depending on experience
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\nA respected and long-established law firm in Devon is seeking a skilled Locum Solicitor with experience in medical negligence to support their team on an interim basis.
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\nThe role involves taking over a caseload of approximately 20 ongoing medical negligence files. These matters are complex in nature and involve issues such as misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, surgical errors, negligent care, and fatal claims. Inquests, claims related to cosmetic surgery, and complaints against healthcare providers may also form part of the workload. You will be expected to manage files independently from start to finish, including all aspects of litigation and pre-litigation, depending on the stage of each matter.
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\nWhile the department works largely with paper files, there is strong admin support available, including a legal secretary and trainee solicitor, so documents can be scanned in as needed to facilitate hybrid...