Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Law Staff; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Hybrid working

Modern offices

Excellent IT facilities

Job summary

Law Staff near Chelmsford is seeking a Solicitor or CILEX to join the Clinical Negligence team. The role offers hybrid working, a strong work-life balance, and clear career progression for a candidate with 1+ years PQE in medical negligence.

You will manage medical negligence files, collaborate with experts, and advise clients with empathy. The firm emphasizes training, modern offices, and a supportive environment to grow in high-profile claims.

Qualifications

• 1+ years PQE in medical negligence.
• Strong client care and empathy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent research, drafting and advocacy skills.
• Commitment to access to justice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of medical negligence claims, including inquests.
• Conduct legal research, case preparation, and client advocacy.
• Work with medical experts and counsel to develop strategy.
• Support clients at inquests and hearings.
• Provide clear, compassionate, expert legal advice.
• Ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
• Contribute to department growth and success.

Skills

Medical Negligence

Client Care

Legal Research

Advocacy

Team Player

Education

Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

A Top legal 500 law firm close to Chelmsfordare wanting to recruit a Solicitor or CILEX within their Clinical Negligence department with a minimum of 1 years PQE. Hybrid working, a great work-life balance and excellent career progression!

About The Firm:

My client is a highly regarded Legal500 law firmwith a strong national reputation for clinical negligence and medical negligence claims. Their Clinical Negligence department is one of the leading teams in the country, offering expert legal representation in complex and high-profile cases. Due to recent successes, my client is expanding the department and seeking a Medical/Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their growing team.

Working with leaders in the field, the team deal with a wide range of matters including birth trauma cases, delays in diagnosis or misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, fatalities, inquests, brain injury, spinal injury and amputation claims.

Experience for this Clinical Negligence Solicitor or CILEX position:

• Manage a caseload of medical negligence claims, including inquests, psychiatric injury, fatal cases.
• Conduct legal research, case preparation, and client advocacy.
• Work closely with medical experts and counsel to develop case strategy.
• Support and represent clients at inquests and hearings.
• Provide clear, compassionate, and expert legal advice to clients.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Contribute to the growth and success of the Clinical Negligence department.

Essential experience for this Clinical Negligence Solicitor or CILEX role:

• 1 + years PQE as a Medical Negligence Solicitor.
• Strong client care skills with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills.
• A genuine passion for access to justice.

Desirable experience for this Clinical Negligence Solicitor or CILEX role:

• Experience working on high-profile and complex medical negligence claims.
• Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution in medical/clinical negligence cases.

Benefits for this Clinical Negligence Solicitor or CILEX role:

• Competitive salary from £52,000 upwards
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Strong focus on training and professional growth.
• Modern offices with excellent IT facilities and support.