Clinical Negligence Solicitor

• Join one of The Times’ Best 250 law firms and build your career within a nationally recognised Clinical Negligence team
• Handle high-quality claimant clinical negligence work with a clear pathway from Solicitor to Associate, Senior Associate and beyond
• Hybrid working, bonus scheme and genuine flexibility, with greater home working available if you’re based further afield

If you’re looking to develop your Clinical Negligence career with a firm that combines exceptional quality work with outstanding long-term progression, this could be exactly what you’re looking for.

You’ll join a nationally recognised Clinical Negligence team that has built an outstanding reputation for handling complex, life-changing medical negligence claims. Working alongside highly respected specialists, you’ll manage your own caseload while benefiting from the support, guidance and technical expertise of experienced colleagues as you continue to develop.

During your first year, you’ll focus on building your own caseload, developing strong relationships with clients, medical experts and counsel, and becoming confident managing claims independently. As your experience grows, you’ll take on increasingly complex matters while continuing to support senior lawyers on higher-value cases involving catastrophic injuries, birth injuries, delayed diagnoses and fatal claims.

This is a genuinely collaborative team where people work together to achieve the very best outcomes for clients. You’ll be supported by experienced paralegals, approachable leaders and a firm that continues to invest heavily in the development of its people. With a clear progression framework already in place, you’ll know exactly what the next step in your career looks like.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE
• At least two years’ experience handling claimant Clinical Negligence matters
• Strong understanding of the Pre-Action Protocol for Clinical Disputes and the Civil Procedure Rules
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex medical evidence
• Strong academic background
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate, empathetic and client-focused approach
• Experience using Proclaim or similar case management systems (desirable)
• AvMA, APIL or Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel membership (desirable)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own caseload of Clinical Negligence claims from instruction through to settlement or trial
• Advising clients on a wide range of medical negligence matters, including misdiagnosis, surgical negligence, birth injuries, fatal claims and serious injury cases
• Taking detailed client instructions and providing regular updates throughout the claims process
• Instructing medical experts and preparing detailed letters of instruction
• Reviewing expert evidence and developing case strategy
• Working closely with counsel, medical professionals and colleagues to secure the best outcomes for clients
• Building trusted client relationships while delivering exceptional standards of care

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Hybrid working with three office days for Manchester-based colleagues
• Greater home working flexibility for those travelling from further afield
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear progression pathway from Associate to Senior Associate, Team Leader and beyond
• Regular team breakfasts, lunches and social events
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment

Contact Tinashe Muvaki

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