Solicitor (Grade A/B)- Clinical Negligence - Manchester Focused on complex clinical negligence cases, this solicitor will work within a highly skilled team at Fletchers Group in Manchester. Hybrid working is available, enabling a flexible schedule that balances remote work with occasional in‑office collaboration. Benefits

35 hour working week Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met) 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days holiday per year, with additional days awarded at the 5th, 7th and 9th full year of employment Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option Life Assurance policy Medicash policy covering dental, optical and other medical expenses Company sick pay Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance Varied calendar of funded company social events Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees A genuinely supportive and friendly culture Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to customers Manage cases proactively and commercially, ensuring progress from initial engagement to final resolution Co‑ordinate the progression of cases with all internal and external parties Draft legal documents including Letters of Claim, Letters of Instruction, negotiating settlements and issuing and serving proceedings where required Analyse and discuss case tactics and planning with the Team Leader and team members Help identify cases suitable for settlement, Local Authority Claim (LOC) or other resolutions within the team Ensure accurate time recording and compliance with financial KPIs Oversee documentation and correspondence produced by the team Advise the team on technical matters arising from cases

Essential Skills and Experience

8+ years PQE or equivalent experience in clinical negligence Strong organisational, time‑management and communication skills Excellent drafting and IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, Proclaim and Excel Attention to detail and commercial awareness within a legal environment Ability to coach and mentor junior team members Flexibility and commitment to achieving results within deadlines Excellent client‑care abilities

We reserve the right to close this role before the specified date depending on the calibre and volume of candidates. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, celebrating that no colleague is the same. We proudly work on the Disability Confident scheme and are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos. #J-18808-Ljbffr