Clinical Negligence Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a newly qualified to 2 years' PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive for its Clinical Negligence team in Bristol. This role offers junior lawyers hands-on experience in complex medical negligence claims, working closely with experienced colleagues. The firm has a supportive culture and structured career progression, encouraging diverse applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years' post-qualification experience in clinical negligence.
• Exposure to complex cases, particularly related to birth injuries.
• Collaborative approach and confident in handling numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Support senior lawyers in managing birth injury cases and client communications.
• Ensure effective time recording and billing management.
• Contribute to business development and team objectives.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Client Care

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Excel

Job description

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A leading UK law firm is looking to appoint a newly qualified to 2 years' PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its respected Clinical Negligence team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to gain hands-on experience in high-value and complex medical negligence claims, particularly those involving birth injuries.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members to deliver high-quality legal advice and client service, while also contributing to business development and the ongoing growth of the team's strong reputation in this specialist area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior lawyers in managing complex birth injury cases, with a focus on the quantum aspects.
• Handle client communications, taking instructions and ensuring expectations are clearly understood and met.
• Develop client relationship skills through close collaboration with partners and senior colleagues.
• Contribute to a positive team dynamic and build strong internal relationships.
• Ensure effective time recording, billing, and financial management of files
• Monitor performance against personal and team objectives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with between 0 and 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Prior exposure to complex clinical negligence, birth injury, or serious personal injury cases.
• Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication and client care abilities.
• Confident working with Excel and comfortable with numerical data.

About the Firm:

This Top 100 firm is known for its progressive and inclusive culture, technical excellence, and strong commitment to professional development. With a network of offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London, it offers a supportive environment where people are encouraged to thrive.

Career progression is clearly structured and transparent, with a robust development framework in place for every stage of a legal career. The firm is also committed to equality and accessibility throughout its recruitment process and actively encourages applicants who may require adjustments during the hiring process.

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Created on 12/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom