Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Newly Qualified to 5 years PQE
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Location
Hybrid-working, Liverpool
Position Type
Full Time
Job Description
Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Newly Qualified to 5 years PQE
Location:Liverpool
Contract Type:Perm
Position Type:Full Time
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Clinical Negligence Solicitor with between newly qualified and 5 years’ post-qualification experience to join our growing team in either our Liverpool or Bolton office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further develop their expertise in clinical negligence within a supportive, client-focused, and ambitious environment.
You’ll be responsible for managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision and training, depending on your level of experience. You will deliver high-quality legal advice to clients while driving forward claims effectively to achieve the best possible outcomes. A key part of the role involves navigating complex liability issues, securing interim payments, and working collaboratively with medical experts to help improve quality of life for our clients through rehabilitation and care support.
Our team is passionate about delivering justice and improving the lives of individuals and families affected by clinical negligence.
Responsibilities to include:
* Manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims from instruction through to resolution, appropriate to your experience level
* Investigate potential claims thoroughly by obtaining and reviewing medical records, drafting chronologies, and instructing appropriate medical experts
* Assess breach of duty and causation, identifying viable claims and advising clients accordingly
* Advise clients clearly and compassionately throughout the claims process, providing regular updates and strategic guidance tailored to their circumstances
* Draft legal documentation including letters of claim and response, witness statements, expert instructions, and detailed schedules of loss
* Quantify claims accurately, identifying opportunities to pursue interim payments to support clients with early rehabilitation and care needs
* Negotiate settlements with defendants and third parties in a way that ensures the best possible financial and rehabilitative outcome for the client
* Attend conferences with counsel, expert meetings, mediations, and court hearings as required
* Work collaboratively with senior fee earners and colleagues across the team, contributing to case strategy and departmental goals
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring full compliance with the firm’s internal processes, the SRA Code of Conduct, and data protection standards
* Support business development activity where appropriate, including knowledge sharing and contributing to firm-wide initiatives
About You
* Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with between NQ – 5 years PQE
* Experience working within a clinical negligence or personal injury team (clinical negligence preferred)
* Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively
* Committed to delivering an exceptional client experience
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
* Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* A genuine passion for helping clients navigate sensitive and complex claims
Company Values:
We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal. Our mission: We are driven to succeed. Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.
* We support
* We succeed
What we offer in return:
We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre which has great travel links.
* 23 days holiday + your Birthday off + plus 8 bank holidays.
* Income protection, critical illness cover & death in service cover
* Employee Assistant Programme.
* Free onsite weekly classes and well-being programmes.
* Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café.
* Secure bike storage.
* The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.
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