Clinical Negligence Lawyer

Express Solicitors; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Clinical Negligence Lawyer with 1-3 years' PQE to manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department on high-value cases, demonstrating strong technical ability and empathy. This role offers excellent career progression and a hybrid working environment. The starting salary is up to £50,000, depending on experience, plus benefits including 23 days holiday, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

Private medical insurance after 2 years' service

Hybrid working after probation

Annual flu jab

24/7 onsite Gym

Active social committee

Qualifications

• Must have clinical negligence experience.
• Demonstrates tenacity, enthusiasm, and strong technical ability.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims.
• Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice.
• Preparing and drafting legal documents.
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court.
• Working in a target driven, fast paced environment.
• Keeping updated with changes in relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Clinical negligence experience

Strong technical ability

Tenacity

Empathy and understanding

Education

Qualified Lawyer (1-3 years' PQE)

CILEx qualification

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Negligence Lawyer

Location

Sharston, M22 4SN

Salary

A basic salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears.

Job type

Full time, Permanent

About us

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business.

About the role

Express Solicitors is entering an exciting phase of sustained growth, and our Clinical Negligence Department is expanding as a result of continued success and strong marketing performance. We are currently experiencing a significant increase in new clinical negligence instructions and are therefore seeking to recruit an additional lawyer to join our team.

This role offers genuine career progression, and we are particularly keen to attract candidates who are ambitious, committed to professional development, and aspire to progress to Associate level in the future.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims from cradle to grave
• Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients
• Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary
• Working in a target driven, fast paced environment
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases.
• Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations

Person Specification

We are seeking a qualified and motivated lawyer with 1-3 years' PQE, CILEx qualification, or who is qualified by experience, to join our Clinical Negligence team. The successful candidate will demonstrate tenacity, enthusiasm, and strong technical ability, alongside a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.

You will manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence matters, including both pre-issue and issued cases, typically valued up to £100,000 (although more complex cases are available for the right candidate). You must have clinical negligence experience and be able to work for candidates with empathy and understanding.

A key and rare opportunity within this role is the chance to work closely with the Head of Department, assisting on high-value and catastrophic injury clinical negligence claims, including birth injury cases

Salary & Hours

• A basic salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears.
• Our standard working hours are 8 : 30am to 5 : 30pm Monday-Thursday and 8 : 30am to 5pm Friday.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working - 3 / 2 hybrid working pattern after probation
• 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank / public holidays
• Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement
• Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme
• Looking After Your Well-being - 24 / 7 onsite Gym, Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more
• Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.

Recruitment Process

Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning.

Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Fee Earner, Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, Clinical Negligence Lawyer, Clinical Negligence Solicitor, may also be considered for this role