We are seeking a newly qualified medical negligence solicitor or a grade C 0-4 legal executive to join our busy civil litigation department at our offices in Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley.
Medical Negligence Solicitor Vacancy
Howells Solicitors is offering an exciting opportunity to work within our successful medical negligence department. Due to increased enquiries, we are recruiting a fee earner to support our growing team. Our civil litigation team is highly ranked in the UK based on client feedback.
The role involves working across three South Yorkshire offices to provide legal advice on hospital negligence, birth injuries, incorrect prescriptions, delayed diagnoses, personal injury, and other medical negligence areas.
Our team has a strong reputation for inquest work and offers support for pre-inquest work and representation at Coroners hearings. We also hold a legal aid contract for medical negligence in the region and are ranked in the Legal 500, with our department head Michelle Gyte recognized in Chambers and Partners.
This position is ideal for someone looking to relocate or move back to South Yorkshire.
Responsibilities
* Managing a diverse caseload of complex civil litigation claims.
* Providing tailored legal advice and ensuring high standards of client care.
* Collaborating with team members to achieve client-focused results.
* Meeting commercial objectives through effective case management.
* Supporting department growth and mentoring junior staff to foster professional development.
About Howells Solicitors
We are a respected law firm with offices in Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley, offering services in family law, wills and probate, criminal defence, civil liberties, civil litigation, and housing.
Our benefits include:
* Generous holiday entitlement (30 days for fee earners/managers, 23 days for support staff, increasing to 28 days)
* Discretionary days between Christmas and New Year
* 8 bank holidays
* Flexi-time scheme with up to 4 flex days annually
* Contributory pension scheme
* Group Life Assurance after 2 years
* STAR award for recognition
* Training and development opportunities
* Social fund
* Sick pay and maternity pay entitlements
* Recruitment bonus payments
* Additional voluntary benefits such as Westfield Health, cycle to work, and staff savings schemes
To apply, please send your completed application to HR@howells.law with the position in the subject line. Due to the volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided.
Salary is dependent on experience. Contract is full-time. Closing date: 04/07/2025. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.
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