Clinical Negligence Senior Solicitor

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in personal injury and clinical negligence is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, ensuring high-quality service and proactive case progression. Collaborating with clients and medical experts, you will leverage your expertise to drive successful outcomes. The firm promotes a flexible working environment, offers attractive benefits, and is committed to supporting your professional growth. Join a nurturing culture that values diversity and aims for excellence in legal practice.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy for medical expenses

Company sick pay

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes

Flexible working environment

Funded social events

Monthly voucher awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a clinical negligence caseload.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception to resolution with a proactive approach.
• Support team leader in achieving financial KPIs and case management.

Skills

Clinical Negligence

Case Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Care Skills

Education

8+ years PQE in Clinical Negligence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proclaim

Excel

Job description

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade A/B - Liverpool)

Role: Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade A/B)

Location: Liverpool / Hybrid

As a Senior Solicitor in our Clinical Negligence team, you will play a pivotal role in managing and progressing cases with a high level of autonomy and expertise. Your responsibilities will include handling allocated cases from inception to resolution, ensuring that each is conducted with a proactive and commercially focused approach. You will correspond regularly with clients, medical experts, and other stakeholders to provide clear, informed guidance and maintain strong, supportive relationships. Your experience and leadership will be instrumental in delivering successful outcomes, driving the team’s success, and upholding our commitment to excellence in clinical negligence law.

You would be joining a quality, experienced, and growing team of Clinical Negligence lawyers, several of whom hold accreditations such as from APIL, AvMA, and the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel.

In return, Fletchers can offer:

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, with long service awards after 5, 7, and 9 years
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy covering dental, optical, and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment promoting work-life balance
• Varied funded social events (see Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winners

Main Responsibilities:

Accountable for:

• Supporting the team to deliver outstanding service to clients
• Proactive case management and progression
• Supporting the Team Leader in achieving financial KPIs
• Effective time recording

Responsible for:

• Discussing and planning case tactics with the Team Leader and team members
• Identifying cases ready for LOC, settlement, and service
• Ensuring relevant case information is collected and collated
• Managing caseloads proactively and commercially
• Coordinating case progression with internal and external parties
• Drafting legal documents such as LOC and letters of instruction
• Negotiating settlements and issuing proceedings if required
• Overseeing team-produced documentation and correspondence
• Advising the team on technical issues arising

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Recent experience managing a caseload
• 8+ years PQE or equivalent in Clinical Negligence
• Excellent organisational, communication, and drafting skills
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office, Proclaim, and Excel
• Attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Leadership skills for coaching junior team members
• Flexibility and commitment to achieving results and deadlines
• Excellent client care skills

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence, ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We have offices across the North-West of the UK and offer flexible hybrid working, attractive benefits, training opportunities, and pathways for internal progression. Our culture is nurturing, supporting your aspirations, and we also support diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Disability Confident scheme.

We reserve the right to close this role early depending on candidate quality and volume.