Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is seeking a highly skilled lawyer to join a dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will make a real difference.

With the firm having a strong reputation in clinical negligence, this is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of clinical negligence matters with autonomy and support. You’ll handle cases proactively, with a client-focused and commercially aware approach, working collaboratively with talented colleagues to achieve outstanding outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for

• Managing an individual caseload of clinical negligence claims
• Providing support, guidance, and assistance to the wider team to deliver outstanding client service
• Contributing to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team
• Supporting senior colleagues in achieving financial and performance KPIs
• Ensuring effective and accurate time recording

Responsible for

• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and strategy with senior team members
• Identifying and progressing cases ready for Letter of Claim, settlement, or service
• Collecting and collating information to support case progression
• Managing cases in a proactive, commercial, and client-focused manner
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to move cases forward
• Drafting legal documentation including Letters of Claim and instructions to experts and counsel
• Negotiating settlements and issuing/serving proceedings where appropriate
• Handling litigation where required
• Reviewing and overseeing team correspondence and documentation
• Providing technical guidance and advice to junior team members

About You:

• 5+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) in Clinical Negligence
• Proven experience managing a clinical negligence caseload
• Excellent organisational, communication, and drafting skills
• Strong IT proficiency (including Microsoft Office and case management systems)
• Exceptional attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to achieving results and meeting deadlines
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills

What’s on Offer:

• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance Policy
• Company sick pay
• Flexible, agile working environment supporting a healthy work-life balance
• A varied calendar of company social events
• Monthly recognition and voucher awards
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities