Clinical Negligence Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Private healthcare cover

Life insurance

Travel loan scheme

Gym membership / cycle to work

Dental care scheme

Employee discounts and offers

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

William James Recruitment is assisting a leading UK law firm to recruit a Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Nottingham. The role offers a varied workload within a specialist healthcare team, with opportunity to develop technical expertise, client relationships and wider legal experience.

You will manage diverse clinical negligence matters, advise clients, and collaborate with colleagues on complex cases, while benefiting from progression opportunities and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in clinical negligence.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and claims management.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.

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

Civil Procedure Rules

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independence

IT skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

IT skills

Job description

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

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

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


• Travel loan scheme


• Discounted gym membership / cycle to work scheme


• Dental care scheme


• Employee discounts and offersOngoing training, development and career progression opportunities