Clinical Negligence Fee Earner

Puro Associates; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Time off over Christmas/New Year

Medical insurance

Bonus opportunities

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Modern facilities

Job summary

Puro Associates is seeking a Clinical Negligence Fee Earner to join its specialist team in a role offering high-quality work and genuine career development. You will handle claimant clinical negligence matters, with autonomy to manage own caseload and work within a supportive environment.

The position is permanent, full-time, hybrid, with benefits including 25 days leave plus holidays and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience handling claimant clinical negligence matters.
• Ideally 1–5 years' PQE, though strong pre-qualification experience will be considered.
• Qualified as a Solicitor or CILEx Fee Earner.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters.
• Handle cases from instruction through to settlement or conclusion.
• Provide high‑quality advice and client support throughout claims.
• Conduct investigations and assess merits of claims.
• Collaborate with medical experts and other advisers.
• Prepare correspondence, statements and legal documents.
• Maintain accurate case records and progress matters efficiently.
• Work toward fee-earning and performance targets.

Education

1–5 years' PQE

Solicitor or CILEx Fee Earner

Job description

Clinical Negligence Fee Earner

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE

Permanent | Full Time | Hybrid Working

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint a Clinical Negligence Fee Earner to join its growing specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or CILEx Fee Earner with experience in claimant clinical negligence matters who is looking for a role offering high-quality work, genuine career development and a supportive working environment.

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional leave for your birthday.
• Additional time off over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Medical insurance.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Achievable and transparent fee-earner targets.
• Excellent quality of work.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Strong administrative and operational support.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Modern working facilities.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing your own caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters.
• Handling cases from initial instruction through to settlement/conclusion.
• Providing high-quality advice and support to clients throughout their claim.
• Conducting investigations and assessing the merits of claims.
• Working with medical experts and other professional advisers where appropriate.
• Preparing correspondence, statements and legal documentation.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring matters progress efficiently.
• Working towards agreed fee-earning and performance targets.
• Contributing to the continued success and development of the wider team.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience handling claimant clinical negligence matters.
• Ideally 1–5 years' PQE, although applications from newly qualified candidates with strong relevant pre-qualification experience will also be considered.
• A qualification as a Solicitor or CILEx Fee Earner.
• The ability to manage a caseload independently and work with a good level of autonomy.
• A proven ability to meet fee-earning or billing targets.
• Strong communication, organisational and client-care skills.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach.
• The confidence and ability to hit the ground running.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Fee Earner looking to join an established team where quality of work, professional development and employee wellbeing are genuinely valued.