Clinical Negligence Solicitor

BCL Legal; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor. This role involves managing a caseload of clinical negligence claims, supporting clients through the legal process, and collaborating with a dedicated team. The successful applicant should possess strong expertise in clinical and medical negligence, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills. This forward-thinking firm offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and 30 days of annual leave plus a birthday day off.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Private medical health insurance

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in clinical and medical negligence matters.
• Ability to manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims.
• Experience in reviewing and analysing medical records.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims.
• Review and analyse medical records.
• Instruct and liaise with medical experts and counsel.
• Draft pleadings and correspondence.
• Advise clients on liability and quantum.

Skills

Clinical and medical negligence expertise

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Solicitor with 2-6 years PQE

Job description

CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE SOLICITOR - NEWCASTLE

An experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor is required to join a well known firm in Newcastle. They are proud to be recognised as one of the most progressive law firms in the North of England and to have achieved a Top 25 ranking in the UK's Best Workplaces™ 2025 by Great Place to Work©.

They are seeking a Solicitor to join their Medical Negligence & Serious Injury team, with a focus on clinical and medical negligence work. You will be an experienced Solicitor with 2-6 PQE who can demonstrate strong knowledge and practical experience in handling clinical and medical negligence matters.

The successful candidate will adopt a proactive, solutions-focused approach and will work closely with a team of fee earners, paralegals and legal assistants. Responsibilities will include managing a caseload of clinical negligence claims, reviewing and analysing medical records, instructing and liaising with medical experts and counsel, drafting pleadings and correspondence, advising clients on liability and quantum, and progressing matters through pre-action protocols and litigation where appropriate.

The ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential, alongside excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for career development and long-term progression within a forward-thinking law firm with a well-established client base. In return, they offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, 30 days' annual leave, private medical health insurance, and an additional day off to celebrate your birthday each year.

For more information on this Clinical Negligence Solicitor role in Newcastle, please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.