Clinical Negligence Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Private healthcare cover

Life insurance 4x salary

Discounted gym membership / cycle to 2

Job summary

William James Recruitment is recruiting a Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Manchester to handle a varied caseload within a specialist healthcare team. The role offers progression opportunities and a flexible working environment.

You will manage pre-litigation and litigated claims, draft pleadings, and provide commercially focused advice to diverse healthcare clients while mentoring junior colleagues and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in clinical negligence.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and claims management.
• Excellent technical, drafting and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Confident managing a varied caseload and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence matters across pre-litigation and litigated claims.
• Conduct claims independently or provide support on more complex matters.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence and detailed legal advice.
• Attend hearings and undertake advocacy where appropriate.
• Provide high-quality, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support the development of junior colleagues through supervision and mentoring.
• Contribute to business development and wider team initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the healthcare practice.
• Ensure matters are managed efficiently and in line with deadlines and service standards.

Skills

Clinical negligence

CPR knowledge

Drafting & analysis

Client relationships

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £75,000

A leading UK law firm is looking to recruit a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its specialist healthcare team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a growing team handling a varied caseload of complex healthcare matters. You will work with a broad range of healthcare clients and have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, client relationships and wider legal experience.

The role offers a varied workload, excellent progression opportunities and a flexible working environment.

The Role:

• Manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence matters across pre-litigation and litigated claims
• Conduct claims independently or provide support on more complex matters
• Draft pleadings, correspondence and detailed legal advice
• Attend hearings and undertake advocacy where appropriate
• Provide high-quality, commercially focused advice to clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support the development of junior colleagues through supervision and mentoring
• Contribute to business development and wider team initiatives
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the healthcare practice
• Ensure matters are managed efficiently and in line with agreed deadlines and service standards

About You:

• A Qualified Solicitor with experience in clinical negligence
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and claims management
• Excellent technical, drafting and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Confident managing a varied caseload and competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and IT skills

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private healthcare cover, with the option to extend to family members
• Life insurance of up to 4x salary
• Discounted gym membership / cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and offers
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities