Clinical Negligence Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique employee-owned law firm in Chester is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to manage a varied caseload and influence departmental growth. The role offers the opportunity to support clients compassionately and contribute to a meaningful claimant service. With an attractive profit share and enhanced benefits, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a real difference in a supportive environment. A positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Profit share entitlement

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Funded training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in clinical negligence.
• Empathetic, client-focused approach to support clients.
• Strong communication and drafting skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage claimant clinical negligence caseload from instruction to resolution.
• Advise clients on their rights and options clearly.
• Build strong, trusting client relationships.

Skills

Clinical negligence experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Client-focused and empathetic

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

• 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 Kim Stark

📩 [e-mail]
📞 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.