Clinical Negligence Senior Solicitor

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join their Clinical Negligence team in a hybrid role. This position offers the opportunity to manage cases with a high level of autonomy, ensuring successful outcomes through proactive case management and client engagement. You will collaborate with a talented team, mentoring junior members while driving the team's success. The firm promotes a positive work-life balance, offering a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and flexible working arrangements. Join this dynamic team and contribute to excellence in clinical negligence law.

Benefits

35-hour working week

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

Company sick pay

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes

Flexible working environment

Funded social events

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in Clinical Negligence with recent case management experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong drafting ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress cases from inception to resolution with a proactive approach.
• Support the team in delivering outstanding customer service and achieving KPIs.

Skills

Clinical Negligence

Case Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Drafting Skills

Mentoring

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Client Care

Education

Solicitor Qualification (8+ years PQE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proclaim

Excel

Job description

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

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

Location: Southport / 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 will 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 offers:

• 35-hour 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
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy covering dental, optical, and medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment supporting 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 customer service
• Proactive and commercial case management and progression
• Supporting the Team Leader in achieving financial KPIs
• Effective and thorough 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 including LOC and letters of instruction
• Negotiating settlements and issuing proceedings if required
• Overseeing team-produced documentation and correspondence
• Advising the team on technical issues

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Recent experience managing a caseload
• 8+ years PQE or equivalent in Clinical Negligence
• Excellent organisational, communication, and drafting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Proclaim, and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Ability to mentor junior team members
• Flexible and results-driven attitude
• Excellent client care skills

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence, ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We have offices across the North-West UK, including Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge, with flexible hybrid working options. We promote a positive work-life balance, offer attractive benefits, training opportunities, and internal progression. Our culture supports your aspirations, and we have programs for senior lawyers and a foundation to support injured clients.

Fletchers is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, and actively participates in initiatives like the Disability Confident scheme. We may close the role early depending on candidate quality and volume.