Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Bath is looking for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their claimant team. The role involves managing complex cases including birth injuries and surgical errors, requiring a qualified solicitor with over 5 years of PQE in clinical negligence. The firm offers a competitive salary and full secretarial support, with the flexibility of one day working from home after probation. This is a unique opportunity to focus solely on claimant work within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full secretarial support

Hybrid working after probation

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in claimant clinical negligence required.
• Proven experience managing claimant matters independently.
• Empathetic and professional approach essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied claimant caseload from inception to conclusion.
• Work on cases involving birth injuries, misdiagnosis, and surgical errors.
• Ensure a compassionate and thorough service for clients.

Skills

Strong client care skills

Excellent drafting abilities

Negotiation skills

Case management abilities

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Job Ref: 215302112
Location: Bath
Salary: £65,000 + depending on experience
PQE: 5+ Years
Working Pattern: Office-based (Bath) with 1 day working from home after successful completion of probation
Support: Full Secretarial Support

The Role

An established and highly regarded law firm based in Bath is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its busy claimant Clinical Negligence team. The role has arisen due to a sustained increase in workload and offers the opportunity to act exclusively for claimants, representing individuals and families in complex, high-value clinical negligence claims.

The successful candidate will manage a varied claimant caseload from inception through to conclusion, including cases involving birth injuries, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and fatal claims, working closely with clients to provide a compassionate, thorough, and strategic service. Full secretarial support is provided, allowing solicitors to focus on case progression and client care.

Caseload

• Birth Injury claims, including Third & Fourth Degree Tears
• Cancer Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis cases
• Brain Injury and Stroke claims
• Surgical Errors, including bile duct injuries and cholecystectomy claims
• Cauda Equina Syndrome and spinal injury claims
• Wrongful Diagnosis and delayed treatment matters
• Fatal Clinical Negligence claims

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in claimant clinical negligence
• Proven experience managing claimant matters independently
• Strong client care skills with an empathetic and professional approach
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and case management abilitiesAbility to manage a busy caseload efficiently

The Firm Offers

• Competitive salary
• Claimant-only clinical negligence work
• Full secretarial support
• Office-based role in Bath
• 1 day working from home after probation

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