Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied clinical negligence caseload, combining compassionate client service with rigorous legal work. You’ll work within the Clinical Negligence team to deliver high-quality advice, draft statements, coordinate experts, and support business development. The position offers hybrid working and professional development within a highly regarded firm focused on Claimants and families. You will help shape the practice while handling challenging, emotionally complex cases and meeting strict deadlines. This is a hands-on, client-centered opportunity to contribute to meaningful litigation and growth.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• auto enrolment pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• professional fees paid subject to role requirements

Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of pre-issue and litigated claims under supervision
• Draft witness statements and review medical reports
• Instruct medical experts and liaise with Counsel
• Provide informed guidance to clients throughout litigation
• Attend conferences and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen client relationships
• Support business development and growth of the Clinical Negligence practice

Key requirements

• 0–3 years’ PQE
• ideally some clinical negligence experience
• or relevant litigation experience and genuine interest in specialising

• attention to detail
• strong organisation
• ability to work under pressure
• drafting witness statements
• instructing medical experts
• reviewing medical reports

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