Clinical Negligence Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Lawyer to join its award-winning Clinical Negligence team in Sheffield. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload of clinical negligence claims while working in a supportive environment that values professional development. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy a balanced work-life while contributing to high-profile cases. The firm is committed to your career growth, offering courses and funding for qualifications. Join a team that champions empathy and interpersonal skills, making a real difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave

Access to health and wellbeing services

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Income Protection

Gym discounts

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Discounts on various services

Free legal help

Qualifications

• 0-3 years PQE in clinical negligence claims.
• Ability to manage own caseload, including litigated cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service and care to clients.
• Work alongside Paralegals and Legal Assistants on complex cases.

Skills

Clinical Negligence Claims

Interpersonal Skills

Litigation Management

Empathy

Education

Law Degree

PQE in Clinical Negligence

Job description

Job Opportunity: Lawyer at Slater & Gordon

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

Our team handles complex cases arising from misdiagnoses or failure to diagnose, including spinal injuries, brain injuries, surgical errors, and incorrect treatments. We are highly ranked within Chambers and the Legal 500 and have received individual awards for high-profile cases.

We are seeking a candidate with 0-3 years PQE in clinical negligence claims, capable of managing their own caseload, including litigated cases. The ideal lawyer will be technically proficient, empathetic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. There may be opportunities to work on more complex issues, assist the wider team, and mentor junior colleagues.

You will work alongside Paralegals and Legal Assistants, providing high-quality service and care to clients, with experience handling matters through to trial and exposure to complex casework.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office (must live reasonably close)
• 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 wellbeing services
• Employee Assistance Programme with webinars and counseling
• 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 legal services

Professional Development

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

Our Values

We aim to recruit top talent and uphold high legal standards. Our values include challenging norms, creating solutions, owning responsibilities, respecting others, and maintaining work-life balance, guided by the S+G Way, developed with input from our colleagues.