Clinical Negligence Solicitor

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a highly regarded specialist team. Working closely with a Partner, you will manage a varied claimant clinical negligence caseload while supporting on complex, high-value and catastrophic injury matters.

This is a role for a technically strong litigator who combines excellent legal judgement with commercial awareness and a genuine commitment to client care.

The Role

You will:

• Manage your own mixed-value clinical negligence caseload, meeting agreed targets and KPIs

• Support a Partner on high-value and catastrophic clinical negligence cases

• Deliver exceptional client service in line with a Client First ethos

• Supervise, mentor and develop junior colleagues

• Contribute to strengthening the firm’s market reputation and presence

You will play a key role in ensuring cases are progressed efficiently, strategically and with meticulous attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain exemplary, paper-lite file management and ensure case management systems are accurate and up to date

• Draft clear, persuasive and legally effective documentation

• Proactively negotiate and resolve client matters

• Plan, prioritise and manage workload to ensure timely progression of cases

• Delegate effectively, supervise work and provide constructive feedback

• Conduct performance reviews and support colleague development

• Maintain thorough working knowledge of CPR, court rules and funding methods relevant to clinical negligence claims

• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives in line with the firm’s strategic plan

• Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and client service

About You

Essential:

• 4+ years’ PQE (minimum) in claimant clinical negligence

• Strong working knowledge of Personal Injury law

• Proven experience managing and mentoring junior colleagues

• Experience conducting performance reviews and appraisals

• Confident using case management systems

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and organisational skills

• Commercial awareness and ability to meet KPIs

• Strong team player with a collaborative approach

• Flexible and willing to travel within the UK when required

You will be confident running your own files while also contributing positively to team performance and development.

Why Join?

• Career progression: Structured support to develop your expertise and advance your career

• Hybrid working: Flexibility to work effectively from both home and office

• Quality work: Interesting, challenging and rewarding cases

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and profit share

• Minimum 25 days’ holiday

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Enhanced sick pay

• Inclusive, family-friendly policies

• Recognition schemes