Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C) Southport
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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)
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.
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, pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option, Life Assurance Policy, Medicash policy, Company sick pay, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes, Flexible working environment, funded company social events, monthly voucher awards, supportive culture, and ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Accountable For
* Running an individual caseload
* Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients
* Contributing to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team
* Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs
* Effective and thorough time recording
Responsible For
* Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team
* Identifying and driving 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
* Managing a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
* Co‑ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties
* Drafting legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
* Negotiating settlement and issuing and serving proceedings if required
* Litigating claims as required
* Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team
* Advising 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 caseload
* 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 Microsoft Office packages
* Excellent attention to detail
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.
We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry because we understand that balance drives performance.
At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here, from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and partnership.
We seek out a broad range of challenging, high‑quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And we don’t just talk about development – we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time.
We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long‑term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.
Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing but redefining what it means to work in legal services.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.
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