Clinical Negligence Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Company bonus

25 days’ annual leave

Ongoing training & development

Long service awards

Legal 500 ranked team

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive for a top Liverpool firm. You will handle high-quality clinical negligence cases from start to finish, delivering expert advice and robust litigation strategy.

The role offers a salary up to £75,000, a 25 days holiday, a company bonus and hybrid/flexible working arrangements, with ongoing training and clear progression potential within a Legal 500 ranked team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with Clinical Negligence experience.
• Experience managing your own caseload.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills; excellent organisation and workload management.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Interest in Clinical Negligence work; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of Clinical Negligence claims.
• Investigate and litigate multi-track cases under supervision.
• Manage cases from inception through to conclusion.
• Draft a wide range of legal documentation.
• Progress complex and technically challenging claims.
• Work closely with experienced Clinical Negligence specialists.
• Deliver high standards of client care throughout.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Clinical Negligence

Independent caseload

Drafting and drafting skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive - Liverpool - up to £75,000 + benefits + bonus

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Legal 500 ranked firm based in Liverpool, nationally recognised for its expertise in Clinical Negligence. The department is highly regarded for achieving excellent outcomes for clients and is continuing to grow due to ongoing success and demand for its specialist services.

You’ll be joining an experienced and supportive team of experts, working on high-quality cases from inception through to conclusion, with genuine scope to develop your technical expertise and progress your career.

The Role:

• Run your own caseload of Clinical Negligence claims
• Investigate and litigate multi-track cases under supervision
• Manage cases from inception through to conclusion
• Draft a wide range of legal documentation
• Progress complex and technically challenging claims
• Work closely with experienced Clinical Negligence specialists
• Deliver high standards of client care throughout
• This is a strong opportunity to develop within a respected and growing specialist department

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with Clinical Negligence experience
• Experience managing your own caseload
• Litigation experience preferred
• Strong drafting and analytical skills  Excellent organisation and ability to manage a varied workload
• Strong client care and communication skills
• A genuine interest in Clinical Negligence work
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual company bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Long service awards
• Opportunity to join a Legal 500 ranked Clinical Negligence team
• High-quality, complex caseload with strong progression potential