Clinical Negligence Lawyer
Thompsons Solicitors
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Job summary
Thompsons Solicitors in Birmingham seeks an experienced Clinical Negligence Lawyer to join our specialist team. This senior role focuses on securing justice for injured and vulnerable clients, managing a high-value caseload from interview to resolution.
You will work with a collaborative, high-performing team, handling complex clinical negligence claims and supporting colleagues on higher-value cases, while maintaining exceptional client care and professional standards.
Qualifications
- Proven experience managing complex clinical negligence claims.
- Demonstrable supervisory experience, with the ability to support, guide and develop colleagues.
- Confidence in identifying and driving key medico‑legal issues.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to exceptional client care.
Responsibilities
- Manage your own high-value, multi-track caseload from initial client interview through to successful resolution.
- Handle complex clinical negligence claims with skill, empathy and sound strategic judgement.
- Assist senior colleagues with higher-value and more complex cases and contribute to the wider team’s success.
Skills
Job description
13 November 2026
Clinical Negligence
Birmingham
£43,949 / year
Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? Thompsons Solicitors — the UK’s leading social justice law firm — is seeking dedicated and driven lawyers at all levels to join our specialist Clinical Negligence team. This is a senior opportunity to use your expertise where it truly matters: securing justice for injured and vulnerable clients who rely on us to fight their corner.
In this pivotal role, you will manage your own high-value, multi-track caseload from initial client interview through to successful resolution. You will handle complex clinical negligence claims with skill, empathy and sound strategic judgement, ensuring the highest standards of litigation and client care throughout. Alongside your own caseload, you will have the opportunity to assist senior colleagues with higher-value and more complex cases, gaining valuable exposure to challenging work and contributing to the wider team’s success. You will work with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from a collaborative, high-performing team, where knowledge-sharing, development and mutual support are central to success.
We are seeking a qualified Clinical Negligence Lawyer with a genuine desire to make their work count. You will bring:
- Proven experience managing complex clinical negligence claims
- Demonstrable supervisory experience, with the ability to support, guide and develop colleagues
- Confidence in identifying and driving key medico‑legal issues
- Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to exceptional client care
Most importantly, you will share our commitment to social justice, high professional standards and achieving meaningful outcomes for clients every day.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, valued, and able to thrive. Our culture is built on collaboration, wellbeing, and helping you grow—professionally and personally. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- £4,000 annual car allowance
- Contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future
- Life assurance for peace of mind
- Permanent health insurance offering long-term security
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club to help you stay active and connected
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash) for everyday medical costs
- Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential support
- A genuinely supportive, people-first working environment that prioritises teamwork and work-life balance
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- An additional 5 days’ leave over Christmas
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, supporting you and your family when it matters most
- A collaborative culture where colleagues share knowledge, celebrate success, and support each other
- Financial assistance for professional development, helping you progress your career with confidence
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