Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade A)
4COM (4Communication B.V)
Location: Birmingham/Hyrbid
Hybrid working available. Flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed.
Join our leading Clinical Negligence team. We are seeking a highly skilled lawyer to join our dynamic and supportive team.
With a strong reputation in clinical negligence and a team that includes APIL, AvMA, and Law Society accredited specialists, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.
As a Senior Solicitor you’ll enjoy a high level of autonomy, handling complex cases from start to finish, ensuring that each is conducted with a proactive and commercially focused approach.
Correspond regular with clients, medical experts, and other stakeholders to provide clear, informed guidance and maintain strong, supportive relationships.
In return, Fletcher offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
* 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 holiday 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 genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* 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
* Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader and members of the team
* Identifying cases 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 the issuing and service of proceedings where required
* Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team
* Advising the team on any technical issues arising from the cases
Essential Skills and Experience
* Recent experience of handling a case load
* 8 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, 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.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and equality. We provide a culture and environment where everyone can thrive.
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