Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share after 6 months

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health plan covering various services

Company pension scheme

Job summary

A leading employee-owned law firm in Chester is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its growing team. The firm offers a unique opportunity to shape the department while working on meaningful claimant cases. Ideal candidates will have solicitors' qualifications and experience in clinical negligence, with a focus on client support and departmental growth. This role includes profit-sharing benefits, a supportive environment, and a range of wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with experience in clinical negligence.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for advising clients.
• Interested in contributing to departmental growth.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied clinical negligence caseload from instruction to resolution.
• Draft and review legal documents including pleadings and witness statements.
• Build strong, trusting client relationships.
• Build strong relationships with clients with exceptional care.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards.
• Contribute ideas to grow the clinical negligence offering.

Skills

Client-focused and empathetic

Strong communication and drafting skills

Analytical and detail-focused

Collaborative team player

Positive, proactive attitude

Team player

Proactive attitude

Case management systems

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

Clinical Negligence Solicitor role with the chance to shape and grow a department. Employee-owned firm with profit share and genuine influence from day one. Meaningful claimant work, flexible culture, and long-term progression.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a growing team in Chester at a firm that genuinely does things differently.

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s few 100% employee-owned law firms, where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to have a real say in how the business evolves.

This role offers far more than steady casework, it’s a chance to help shape the future of the Clinical Negligence offering while making a real difference to clients who have been impacted by medical negligence.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in clinical negligence
• Client-focused and empathetic, with the ability to support clients through difficult circumstances
• Commercially aware, with an interest in contributing to departmental growth
• Strong communication and drafting skills
• Analytical, detail-focused and solutions-driven
• Collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and ideas
• Positive, proactive, “can-do” attitude
• Confident using (or learning) case management systems (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a varied claimant clinical negligence caseload from initial instruction through to resolution (around 30–40 files)
• Advising clients clearly and compassionately on their rights and options
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, and expert reports
• Building strong, trusting client relationships with exceptional levels of care
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver consistently high standards
• Contributing ideas to the development and growth of the clinical negligence offering
• Taking part in marketing and profile-raising initiatives for the department

Salary & Benefits

• Profit share entitlement after 6 months
• Genuine opportunity to influence the firm as an employee owner
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, with carry-forward available
• Additional 3 days’ Christmas closure holiday
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Health plan covering dental, optical, flu jabs, specialist consultations and diagnostics
• Access to Virtual GP and prescription services
• Company pension scheme
• Funded training, qualifications, and study leave
• In-house training and development courses
• Quarterly company social events and a firm-funded Christmas party
• Enhanced maternity pay

Contact

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📞 03300 245 606

Kim specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence roles across the North West and can give you a clear, honest insight into how this opportunity compares, especially if you’re looking for purpose-driven work, real influence, and long-term growth in a supportive firm.