Solicitor / Legal Executive – Clinical Negligence – Gloucester

Overview

As a Solicitor or Legal Executive in Clinical Negligence, you will manage a varied caseload from initial instruction to settlement. You will work within a collaborative team at a reputable firm in Gloucester, with hybrid or remote options. You will handle pre-action and litigated matters, advise clients, and liaise with experts to secure strong outcomes. This role offers career development, exposure to high-quality clinical negligence work, and the opportunity to deliver excellent client care in a supportive environment. A clear path to progression and a focus on quality and service underpin the role.

Pay / Benefits

• supportive, collaborative environment
• hybrid or fully remote working options
• career development opportunities
• recognition for high quality work and client service
• exposure to complex Clinical Negligence cases

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Clinical Negligence caseload from instruction to settlement
• Conduct initial consultations and triage enquiries
• Advise clients throughout their claims and manage pre-action and litigation under CPR
• Draft letters of claim, analyze responses, prepare witness statements, and draft court documents
• Review medical records and expert evidence chronologies
• Instruct and liaise with medical experts and counsel
• Advise on funding (CFAs, ATE policies) and client care documentation
• Negotiate with defendants and insurers to secure optimal outcomes
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service

Key requirements

• 1–2 years PQE in Clinical Negligence
• Strong analytical, drafting, and case management skills
• Excellent communication and client handling abilities
• Ability to work independently with supervision as needed
• High attention to detail and methodical approach
• Strong organisational skills and proactive mindset
• Competence in legal IT systems and Microsoft Office
• Team player with contributions to ongoing development

• strong communication
• client handling
• proactive mindset
• legal IT systems
• Microsoft Office
• case management

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