Clinical Negligence NQ Solicitor

KERV Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Regular social events

Job summary

KERV Legal in Manchester seeks a Newly Qualified Lawyer to manage clinical negligence claims. The role involves supporting senior lawyers, drafting legal documents, and negotiating settlements, all within a fast-paced team environment.

The ideal candidate should have strong client care skills, attention to detail, and experience with caseload management. The position offers a range of benefits including life assurance and enhanced family-friendly policies, alongside regular team social events.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified in Clinical Negligence.
• Experience managing or assisting with a caseload.
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of clinical negligence claims.
• Supporting senior lawyers with complex cases.
• Assisting with case strategy, progression, and settlement.
• Drafting legal documentation including Letters of Claim.
• Negotiating settlements and progressing matters to litigation.

Skills

Client care skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Newly Qualified in Clinical Negligence

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

You will play a key role in supporting senior lawyers while also managing your own caseload of clinical negligence matters from inception through to resolution or trial. The role offers exposure to both pre- and post-litigation work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing your own caseload of clinical negligence claims
• Supporting senior lawyers with complex cases
• Assisting with case strategy, progression, and settlement
• Drafting legal documentation (including Letters of Claim and instructions
• Negotiating settlements and progressing matters to litigation where required
• Coordinating with clients, experts, and third parties
• Supporting team performance and financial targets

About You:

• Newly Qualified in Clinical Negligence
• Experience managing or assisting with a caseload
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Confident working collaboratively within a team
• Excellent client care skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Regular social events and recognition schemes