Clinical Negligence Solicitor

eNL; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Bath seeks a Clinical Negligence Solicitor with over 5 years of experience to manage claimant cases involving complex clinical negligence claims. The role offers a competitive salary, full secretarial support, and is primarily office-based with one day of remote work post-probation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong client care skills and the ability to efficiently handle a busy caseload. This role focuses exclusively on claimant matters, contributing to a supportive environment for clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full secretarial support

1 day working from home after probation

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing claimant matters independently.
• Empathetic and professional approach to client care.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied claimant caseload from inception to conclusion.
• Represent clients in clinical negligence claims.
• Work closely with clients for a thorough and strategic service.

Skills

Client care skills

Case management

Negotiation

Drafting skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in claimant clinical negligence

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 abilities
• Ability 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

How to Apply

Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] quoting Job Ref: 215302112

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