Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C - Birmingham)
Location: Birmingham / Hybrid work available – flexible work from home and on‑site collaboration.
Join our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade C Solicitor (or equivalent).
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to support lawyers and senior lawyers in managing a diverse caseload of clinical negligence cases from inception to trial. You will work under supervision, assist in settling cases, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the team’s overall success.
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, with Long Service Award after 5th, 7th, and 9th years
* 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 for the role
* 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 the 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
* Management of 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 the issuing and service of proceedings, if required
* Litigation of 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 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 Microsoft Office packages, Power 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 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.
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