Clinical Negligence Senior/Principal Associatel

JMC Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of clinical negligence matters and assist on high-value cases, including cerebral palsy and brain injury claims. Applicants should have significant experience in clinical negligence claims and a strong knowledge of related law and procedures. This role offers the chance to work within a collaborative environment focused on high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling clinical negligence claims.
• Proven experience with high-value catastrophic injury cases.
• Strong knowledge of clinical negligence law and medical evidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims.
• Assist in high-value and complex cases.
• Draft legal documentation and maintain client care.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Ability to manage competing priorities

Collaborative team player

Calm and professional under pressure

Ability to build strong relationships

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Purpose of the Role

A leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its specialist Clinical Negligence team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Principal Associate to work on high‑quality, complex matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of clinical negligence matters, including assisting on catastrophic injury and cerebral palsy claims, as well as advising clients in inquests and throughout the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims from instruction through to conclusion.
• Assist senior fee earners with high‑value and complex cases, including cerebral palsy and brain injury claims.
• Take detailed client instructions and assess medical and legal issues to determine case prospects.
• Prepare and review expert instructions and reports.
• Draft key legal documentation such as letters of claim, schedules of loss, pleadings, and witness statements.
• Maintain excellent client care and communication throughout each case.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, risk management, and professional conduct requirements.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client‑focused approach.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Capable of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Calm, professional, and adaptable under pressure.
• Able to inspire confidence and build strong, trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

Technical Expertise

• Significant experience handling a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims, ideally including both litigated and pre‑litigated work.
• Proven experience assisting with or managing high‑value catastrophic injury cases (e.g. cerebral palsy, brain injury).
• Strong knowledge of clinical negligence law, procedure, and medical evidence.
• Experience managing cases through all stages of litigation.