Clinical Negligence Lawyer

Slater Gordon; Greater Manchester, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Lawyer to join its prestigious Clinical Negligence team in Manchester. This role involves managing a variety of complex cases, demonstrating strong technical skills, and providing exceptional client care. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this firm offers hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal place for lawyers looking to advance their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to health and mental health services

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Income Protection

Gym discounts

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Discounted legal services

Qualifications

• 0-3 years PQE in clinical negligence claims.
• Experience managing own caseload including litigated cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to clients with high care levels.
• Manage cases through to trial and handle complex casework.

Skills

Clinical Negligence Claims

Interpersonal Skills

Litigation Management

Empathy

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Lawyer (0-3 years PQE)

Job description

Slater & Gordon is currently recruiting for an experienced Lawyer to join our award-winning Clinical Negligence team in Manchester.

About the Role

Dealing with a variety of complex cases that stem from misdiagnoses or failure to diagnose, such as spinal injury, brain injury, along with surgical errors and incorrect treatment, our team is highly ranked within Chambers and the Legal 500, whilst also winning individual awards for their work on high-profile cases.

Candidate Profile

Ideally, we are looking for an individual with 0-3 years PQE in clinical negligence claims, experienced in managing their own caseload, including litigated cases. We seek a technically strong lawyer who can demonstrate empathy and excellent interpersonal skills. There may also be opportunities to work on more complex issues, assist the wider team, and advise junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to clients, offering a high level of care
• Manage matters through to trial
• Handle complex casework and support team members

What We Offer

We have a wide range of core and voluntary benefits:

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute)
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
• Access to Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App for health and mental health services
• Employee Assistance Programme with webinars and counselling
• Group Income Protection for long-term illness or injury
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes including gym discounts and private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Benefits Hub with discounts on various services
• Free legal help and discounted lawyer-led legal services

Professional Development

We support your career development through courses, funding for professional qualifications, external training, and internal resources.

Our Values

We aim to recruit the best people and uphold the highest legal standards. Our values, guided by the S+G Way, include doing what we say, creating proactively, owning and resolving issues, respecting and encouraging each other, and making time to live. These values were shaped by our colleagues through workshops and interviews.

For further information, please contact [e-mail].

Please note: Vacancies may close prior to the listed expiry date, depending on application volume.