Overview
Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C - Southport) – location: Southport Hybrid. Hybrid working available with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed.
Join Our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade C Solicitor (or Equivalent). We are seeking an NQ- Grade C Solicitor or equivalent to join our dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will make a real difference. Our team has a strong reputation in clinical negligence and includes APIL, AvMA, and Law Society accredited specialists. You will work under supervision on a diverse caseload of clinical negligence cases, from inception through to trial, supporting Lawyers and Senior Lawyers and mentoring more junior team members.
Responsibilities
* Accountable for running an individual caseload
* Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients
* Contribute to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team
* Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the teams financial and performance KPIs
* Effective and thorough time recording
* Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and team members
* Identifying and driving cases ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team
* Ensuring relevant information is collected and collated to enable progression of the case
* Managing a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
* Co-ordinating the progression of cases with internal and external parties
* Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
* Negotiating settlement and issuing and service of proceedings if required
* Litigation of claims as required
* Overseeing documentation and correspondence produced by the team
* Advising the team on technical issues arising from cases with support from the Team Leader/Head of Department
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Recent experience of handling a caseload
* NQ-5 years PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Excellent communication and drafting skills
* Excellent IT skills especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages, 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 willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
* Excellent client care skills
In Return Fletchers Offers
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a 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 to cover some 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 genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector and offer a workplace culture that is inclusive, informal, and supportive with a strong focus on wellbeing. We are committed to hybrid and flexible working arrangements and investing in development and progression for our people. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce and a commitment to disability confidence and other diversity standards.
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
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