Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C - Nottingham)
Location: Nottingham/Hybrid
Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C)
Location: Nottingham/Hybrid
Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.
Join Our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade C Solicitor (or Equivalent)
Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a NQ- Grade C Solicitor or equivalent to join our dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will make a real difference.
With a strong reputation in clinical negligence and a team that includes APIL, AvMA, and Law Society accredited specialists, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. As a Grade C Solicitor in our Clinical Negligence team, you will play a crucial role in supporting Lawyers and Senior Lawyers in the management of a diverse caseload of clinical negligence cases, from inception through to trial. Working under supervision and in accordance with company policies and legal standards, you will take on delegated tasks and assist in settling cases, contributing to the team’s overall success. Additionally, you will mentor and coach more junior team members, helping to develop their skills and knowledge. If successful, you will join a large, busy team of clinical negligence experts, working on all aspects of litigation, both pre- and post-litigation, in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a progressive environment where your contribution will be valued, your professional growth supported, and your work truly impactful. If you’re ready to advance your expertise and grow with a firm that values excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
In return Fletchers offers:
35 hours working weekBonus scheme (subject to targets being met)35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employmentPension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice optionLife Assurance PolicyMedicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expensesCompany sick payEnhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemesFlexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balanceVaried calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)Monthly voucher awards for winning nomineesA genuinely supportive and friendly cultureOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesMain Responsibilities for the role:
Accountable for:
Accountable for running an individual caseloadProviding support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clientsContribute to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the teamSupporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIsEffective and thorough time recordingResponsible for:
Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the teamIdentifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the teamWorking with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the caseManagement of a caseload in a proactive commercial mannerCo-ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external partiesDrafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instructionNegotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings should it be requiredLitigation of claims as requiredOverseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the teamAdvising the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from Team Leader/Head of Department.
The ideal candidate will have:
Recent experience of handling a case loadNQ- 5 years PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical NegligenceExcellent organisational and time management skillsExcellent communication and drafting skillsExcellent IT skills especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages, proclaim and excelExcellent attention to detailStrong commercial awareness within a legal environmentAbility to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoringFlexible and willing to commit 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.
Location: Nottingham/HybridDepartment: Clinical NegligenceClosing Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026
