Overview

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a highly respected specialist practice in Chelmsford. This is a role suited to a proactive, client-focused lawyer who is keen to develop within a dedicated clinical negligence environment and contribute to securing justice for individuals affected by medical error.

You will work alongside experienced practitioners in a firm recognised for its depth of expertise and long-standing commitment to claimant clinical negligence work across Essex and East Anglia.

Role

You will manage a varied and developing clinical negligence caseload, with matters including:

• Birth injury claims
• Surgical negligence
• Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
• Delayed or inappropriate treatment cases

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing files from instruction through to resolution
• Advising clients clearly and empathetically throughout the claims process
• Drafting witness statements and reviewing medical records
• Analysing expert evidence and liaising with independent medical experts
• Instructing counsel where matters progress to litigation
• Engaging with defendants and insurers to pursue settlement where appropriate
• Supporting senior solicitors and contributing to wider team case strategy

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join one of the region’s most established specialist clinical negligence teams
• Exposure to high-quality, complex claimant work from early in your career
• Structured support with a dedicated mentor for both technical and career development
• Genuine progression prospects within a focused, specialist practice
• A stable, well-balanced working environment within a sociable team culture
• A caseload that is both varied and meaningful, with direct client impact

About You

• NQ–4 PQE solicitor (or equivalent experience)
• Clinical negligence experience is advantageous but not essential
• Strong interest in medical law and claimant work
• Membership or working towards APIL, AvMA or Law Society clinical negligence accreditation is desirable
• Empathetic, detail-oriented and confident communicating with vulnerable clients
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail in reviewing medical evidence
• Collaborative approach with a willingness to support wider team work

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Structured mentoring and career development support
• High-quality, specialist caseload
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Supportive, established team environment
• Opportunity to build long-term expertise in a leading clinical negligence practice

About the Firm
This is a long-established specialist clinical negligence practice with over 30 years’ experience, widely recognised for its claimant-focused work across Essex and East Anglia. The firm has built a strong reputation for securing substantial outcomes for clients affected by medical negligence, with a sole focus on this area of law and accreditation from leading professional bodies.