Clinical Negligence Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Gym membership / cycle to work

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a leading UK law firm's healthcare team in Manchester. You will manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence matters and provide high-quality advice to healthcare clients.

The role offers hybrid working, strong progression opportunities, and a benefits package including private medical cover and life insurance. Applicants should have solid clinical negligence experience and strong drafting and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with clinical negligence experience.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and claims handling.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and client communication skills.
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach.

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 experience

Civil Procedure Rules knowledge

Drafting and analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork and mentoring

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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