Clinical Negligence Solicitor

IDEX Consulting; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Southport seeks a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. The role involves managing a diverse caseload with opportunities to mentor and support junior team members. Join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

35-hour work week with flexible options

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Comprehensive benefits including pension scheme

Career development and progression support

Sociable culture with funded events

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• NQ-5 years' PQE in Clinical Negligence.
• Experience handling litigated Clinical Negligence matters.
• Comfortable mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Clinical Negligence matters.
• Drafting legal documents and negotiating settlements.
• Contributing to team development through mentoring.

Skills

Communication

Client Care

Organisational Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Chartered Legal Executive Qualification

Job description

One of the region's most highly regarded Clinical Negligence teams is growing and looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor (or Chartered Legal Executive) to join their team in Southport.
This Legal 500-ranked firm has built a strong reputation in claimant Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury law, and offers an exceptional opportunity to work on complex, high-value cases within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role:

You'll manage your own caseload of Clinical Negligence matters, from instruction through to settlement or trial. Cases will involve both pre-litigated and litigated claims, giving you a broad and challenging workload. You'll also work alongside senior solicitors on more complex files and contribute to mentoring junior team members.
Key responsibilities include:

• Running a claimant Clinical Negligence caseload independently
• Drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements, and litigating where necessary
• Collaborating across the team to ensure smooth and efficient case progression
• Contributing to team development through technical support and mentoring
• Hitting financial and case management targets with a commercially minded approach

About You:

• A qualified Solicitor or CILEX with NQ-5 years' PQE in Clinical Negligence
• Experienced in handling litigated Clinical Negligence matters
• Excellent communication, drafting, and client care skills
• Highly organised, detail-focused and confident working autonomously
• Comfortable mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to a collaborative team

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus scheme
• 35-hour work week with flexible and hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Comprehensive benefits: pension scheme, Medicash, life assurance, enhanced family leave
• Career development through tailored learning and progression support
• A sociable culture with a calendar of funded events
• Genuine commitment to work-life balance

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a Clinical Negligence Lawyer with an ambitious firm in Southport. To avoid missing out, apply with your CV to this advert or contact Ellie Sedgwick at IDEX Consulting for further information on 07441 341 817 or [e-mail].

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