Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is assisting a client in Lancashire to recruit an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor for their Middleton office. You will handle a busy caseload, provide empathetic client guidance, and work on matters from instruction to trial.

The role demands strong litigation and case management skills and a proven track record with NHS, GP, and private consultant claims. Based in Middleton, this position offers exposure to high-profile clinical negligence work

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in clinical negligence.
• Experience managing a varied clinical negligence caseload.
• Experience handling NHS, private consultants and GP claims.
• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client care and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of clinical negligence claims from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise and support clients throughout the claims process with empathy and professionalism.
• Investigate liability and quantum, instructing experts where appropriate.
• Prepare legal documentation and correspondence to a high standard.
• Conduct negotiations and progress matters towards settlement or trial where required.
• Maintain accurate case records using the firm's case management system.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

Skills

3+ PQE

Clinical negligence

Litigation

Case management

Client care

Communication

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their specialist litigation team based in their Middleton office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of clinical negligence claims from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise and support clients throughout the claims process with empathy and professionalism.
• Investigate liability and quantum, instructing experts where appropriate.
• Prepare legal documentation and correspondence to a high standard.
• Conduct negotiations and progress matters towards settlement or trial where required.
• Maintain accurate case records using the firm's case management system.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years' PQE.
• Experience managing a varied clinical negligence caseload.
• Experience handling claims involving the NHS, private consultants and GP practices.
• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client care and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.