Solicitor (Grade A/B) - Clinical Negligence - Leeds
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Location: Leeds/Hybrid. Hybrid working available with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed.
Join Our Leading Clinical Negligence Team. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will make a real difference. The team has a strong reputation in clinical negligence and includes APIL, AvMA, and Law Society accredited specialists. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy, handling complex cases from start to finish, 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 relationships. Your experience and leadership will be instrumental in delivering successful outcomes, driving the team\'s success, and upholding a commitment to excellence in clinical negligence law, while benefiting from a collaborative culture, hybrid working, and excellent benefits.
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.
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, with 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 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
Responsibilities
* Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader and team members
* Identifying cases ready for LOC, settlement and service within the team
* Coordinating the collection and curation of information to enable case progression
* Managing a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
* Co-ordinating progression of cases with all internal and external parties
* Drafting legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
* Negotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings if required
* Overseeing documentation and correspondence produced by the team
* Advising the team on technical issues arising from cases
Essential Skills And Experience
* Recent experience of handling a workload
* 8 years+ PQE or equivalent experience in Clinical Negligence
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Excellent communication and drafting skills
* Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Office, 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.
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 are a diverse and inclusive employer, committed to well-being and flexible working arrangements. We value connection and collaboration, and provide clear opportunities for progression and development from entry-level to partnership. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, and our base pay and bonus structure recognises high performance.
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