Associate – Medical Negligence

Overview

In this role, you will manage your own medical negligence caseload and support senior lawyers on high-value matters. You will deliver clear legal advice to clients from the outset and help secure interim payments to enable access to rehabilitation and care. You will work within a top-tier Medical Negligence team known for complex, life-changing claims and collaborative, client-focused service. The opportunity combines meaningful, high-impact work with a supportive culture that values professional development. You will contribute to the firm’s reputation for excellence while advancing your own expertise within a national specialty.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday (rises to 28 days as role level increases)
• bank holidays
• annual pay and bonus review for eligible colleagues
• Westfield Health and Digital GP access
• competitive pension arrangements
• two paid volunteering days per year

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of medical negligence matters with appropriate supervision
• Taking instructions from clients and providing clear, practical legal advice
• Building strong relationships with clients and delivering an exceptional client experience
• Assisting Partners and senior team members on complex and high-value cases
• Reviewing cases and legal strategy with supervisors to ensure high standards of client service and legal excellence
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider team to achieve the best outcomes for clients

Key requirements

• Around 4-6 years’ PQE in a claimant or defendant medical negligence practice
• Experience managing your own caseload of clinical negligence matters
• Strong technical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and proactive case management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong organisational skills and good prioritisation in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and client care skills

• compassionate and motivated
• strong communication
• client care
• clinical negligence expertise
• case management
• legal analysis

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