We are searching for newly qualified medical negligence solicitor, or a grade C 0-4 legal executive. The successful candidate will join our busy civil litigation department based at our offices in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley.
Medical Negligence Solicitor Vacancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the busy and successful medical negligence department at Howells Solicitors. Due to an increase in medical negligence enquiries, we are recruiting for a fee earner to assist with the team's growing workload. You will join a hardworking and dedicated civil litigation team, who are ranked number one in the UK on review solicitors based on their client feedback.
The role will require you to work across our three South Yorkshire offices (Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley). You will provide high quality comprehensive legal advice to individuals seeking assistance in all aspects of hospital negligence, birth injuries, incorrect prescription and delayed diagnosis, personal injury and all other areas of medical negligence.
The team have a strong reputation for inquest work and are one of the only law firms in the area that offers both support for pre inquest work, and representation at Coroners hearings.
We are also one of the few law firms that hold a legal aid contract in the region for medical negligence. The team are also ranked on the legal 500 and the head of the department, Michelle Gyte, is ranked in the prestigious Chambers and Partners.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to relocate or move back to the South Yorkshire area.
Medical Negligence Solicitor Responsibilities
As part of your role, you will be responsible for:
– Managing a diverse caseload of complex and high value civil litigation claims.
– Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients, understanding their individual circumstances and tailoring your approach to their specific needs whilst delivering high standards of client care and an excellent client experience.
– Work as part of a team where necessary to achieve excellent client focussed results.
– Meet the commercial requirements of the company through effective and efficient case management and successful outcomes.
– Contribute to the successful growth of the department and provide support to the directors by supervising and mentoring less experienced members of staff to enhance your own professional development, the client journey and the company's vision.
About Howells Solicitors
Howells Solicitors is a well-established and highly regarded law firm serving clients across South Yorkshire—and nationwide in select areas of law.
With offices in Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley, we provide expert legal advice and representation to individuals and families, offering both
private and legal aid services
. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, personal legal support across a broad range of areas, including
family law, wills and probate, criminal defence, and civil litigation
.
Our
Medical Neglignece team is one of the most respected in the North of England
, with a strong reputation for handling complex cases involving
birth injuries, inquests, hospital negligence and other civil litigation matters
.
At Howells, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our Medical Negligence team work as a close-knit, supportive team—reflecting the wider firm's
strong culture of teamwork, respect, and shared purpose
.
Howells offer a wide range of benefits including:
Holiday Entitlement
We understand the importance of quality time – especially if you have a family at home. That's why our holiday entitlement is designed to give you the time you need to truly switch off and enjoy life outside of work.
–
Fee earners and managers receive 30 days of annual leave
—well above the regional average for law firms.
–
Support staff start with 23 days
, increasing by
1 day each year of service up to 28 days
, rewarding your commitment over time.
– Everyone also benefits from
3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas period
, giving you more time to spend with loved ones during the holidays.
– On top of this, there are
8 bank holidays throughout the year
.
Whether it's school holidays, family travel, or simply time to recharge, we offer the flexibility and generous leave you need to make it all work.
Flexible Working
We believe that a healthy work life balance is important, so we've built flexibility into the way we work. We offer flexible working for many of our roles across the firm.
Whether it's school runs, family commitments, or simply needing a bit more breathing room in your schedule, we offer a range of flexible working options designed to support you:
–
Flexible working patterns
are available for many roles across the firm, including opportunities for
remote or hybrid working
, depending on your position.
– Our flexi-time scheme means there is potential to adjust your start and finish times to better suit your family's routine.
– You'll also have the option to take up to
4 flex days per year
, in addition to your holiday entitlement giving you extra time for those moments that matter most.
We're committed to helping you thrive in your role—without having to compromise on your personal and family life.
Other Benefits
And there's even more to support you throughout your career with us.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits that reflect our commitment to your personal, professional, and financial wellbeing:
–
Contributory pension scheme
to help plan for your future
–
Supportive, inclusive team culture
, where 89% of our people choose to stay
–
Group Life Assurance
(death in service) after 2 years' service
–
STAR Award
(Special Thanks and Recognition) – celebrating those who go above and beyond
–
Exceptional training and development programmes
, including alternative routes into law
– A firm-wide ethos of
promoting from within
, with clear, tailored career progression opportunities
–
Sick pay and contractual maternity pay entitlements
, offering added peace of mind for you and your family
–
Recruitment bonus payments
for successful referrals
– Access to a
Social Fund
to support team events and wellbeing activities
– A range of
voluntary benefits
including the Westfield Health scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and staff savings scheme
We're proud to offer a workplace where your success is nurtured—and your wellbeing supported every step of the way.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Claire Bond, HR Manager on or email
Please send all completed applications to with the position applied for in the subject line
Please note, individual feedback will not be given due to the number of applicants we receive.