Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C - Northampton)
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Location: Northampton/Hybrid
Shape the Future of Clinical Negligence Law - Your next big career move starts here. If you’re a newly qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with a sharp legal mind and a drive to make a real difference, this is your chance to join one of the region’s most respected Clinical Negligence teams. Here, you won’t just process files – you’ll work on high‑profile, life‑changing cases alongside some of the UK’s leading experts, holding APIL, AvMA, and Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel accreditations. You’ll gain unmatched exposure to complex litigation from day one, while benefitting from structured supervision, hands‑on mentoring, and a supportive hybrid working model.
In this role, you’ll be trusted to take responsibility, make meaningful contributions, and grow into a specialist who commands respect in the field. You’ll also have the satisfaction of guiding junior colleagues, helping shape the next generation of legal talent. This is more than a job – it’s a platform to build your reputation, master your craft, and help deliver justice where it matters most.
Benefits
* 35‑hour 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’ holiday per year, with a long‑service award of 3 days after the 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
* Genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
* Accountable for running an individual caseload
* Provide support, guidance, and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients
* Contribute to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team
* Support the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs
* Ensure effective and thorough time recording
* Discuss and agree case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and team members
* Identify and drive cases ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team
* Work with the team to ensure relevant information is collected and collated to enable case progression
* Manage a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
* Co‑ordinate the progression of cases with all internal and external parties
* Draft legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction
* Negotiate settlement and issue and service proceedings when required
* Litigate claims as required
* Oversee the documentation and correspondence produced by the team
* Advise the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from the Team Leader/Head of Department
* Attend conferences, counsel meetings, client meetings and court outside standard hours when necessary
* Take part in business development activities and contribute ideas and articles
Qualifications
* 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 with 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
* Resilient and experienced in managing challenging situations
* Full clean driving licence desirable
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 work across England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton and Cambridge. We offer hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We provide opportunities for career progression, from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and partnership. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long‑term strength. Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services.
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