Job Description
Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is seeking a highly skilled lawyer to join a dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will make a real difference.
With the firm having a strong reputation in clinical negligence, this is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of clinical negligence matters with autonomy and support. You’ll handle cases proactively, with a client-focused and commercially aware approach, working collaboratively with talented colleagues to achieve outstanding outcomes for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Accountable for
* Managing an individual caseload of clinical negligence claims
* Providing support, guidance, and assistance to the wider team to deliver outstanding client service
* Contributing to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team
* Supporting senior colleagues in achieving financial and performance KPIs
* Ensuring effective and accurate time recording
Responsible for
* Discussing and agreeing case tactics and strategy with senior team members
* Identifying and progressing cases ready for Letter of Claim, settlement, or service
* Collecting and collating information to support case progression
* Managing cases in a proactive, commercial, and client-focused manner
* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to move cases forward
* Drafting legal documentation including Letters of Claim and instructions to experts and counsel
* Negotiating settlements and issuing/serving proceedings where appropriate
* Handling litigation where required
* Reviewing and overseeing team correspondence and documentation
* Providing technical guidance and advice to junior team members
About You:
* 5+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) in Clinical Negligence
* Proven experience managing a clinical negligence caseload
* Excellent organisational, communication, and drafting skills
* Strong IT proficiency (including Microsoft Office and case management systems)
* Exceptional attention to detail and commercial awareness
* Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues
* Flexible, proactive, and committed to achieving results and meeting deadlines
* Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
What’s on Offer:
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), with the option to purchase additional days
* Life Assurance Policy
* Company sick pay
* Flexible, agile working environment supporting a healthy work-life balance
* A varied calendar of company social events
* Monthly recognition and voucher awards
* A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities