Solicitor (Grade A/B) – Clinical Negligence
Location: Southport Hybrid
Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed.
We are seeking a highly skilled lawyer to join our dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will make a real difference.
You will handle complex cases from start to finish, ensuring each is conducted with a proactive and commercially focused approach. You will correspond regularly with clients, medical experts and other stakeholders to provide clear, informed guidance and maintain strong, supportive relationships.
Benefits
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, optional purchase of up to 3 extra days per year, with long service awards of 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
* 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
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 members of the team
* Identifying cases which are ready for LOC, settlement and service within the team
* Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case
* Management of a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
* Co‑ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties
* Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
* Negotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings if required
* Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team
* Advising the team on any technical issues arising from
Essential Skills and Experience
* Recent experience of handling a case load
* 8 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 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
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
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