Clinical Negligence Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual company bonus

35 days' annual leave including bank/p

Job summary

William James Recruitment is assisting a Nottingham-based, Legal 500-ranked firm in recruiting a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Legal Executive. You will run your own caseload of clinical negligence claims from inception to conclusion, with the support of an expert team to draft documentation and progress complex matters.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working, ongoing training, and development, plus a salary up to £75,000 depending on experience and a company bonus.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with Clinical Negligence experience.
• Experience managing your own caseload.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• A genuine interest in Clinical Negligence work.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of Clinical Negligence claims.
• Investigate and litigate multi-track cases under supervision.
• Manage cases from inception through to conclusion.
• Draft a wide range of legal documentation.
• Progress complex and technically challenging claims.
• Work closely with experienced Clinical Negligence specialists.
• Deliver high standards of client care throughout.
• This is a strong opportunity to develop within a respected and growing specialist department.

Skills

Caseload management

Clinical Negligence

Litigation experience

Drafting

Analytical skills

Client care

Team player

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive - Nottingham - up to £75,000 + benefits + bonus

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Legal 500 ranked firm based in Nottingham, nationally recognised for its expertise in Clinical Negligence. The department is highly regarded for achieving excellent outcomes for clients and is continuing to grow due to ongoing success and demand for its specialist services.

You'll be joining an experienced and supportive team of experts, working on high-quality cases from inception through to conclusion, with genuine scope to develop your technical expertise and progress your career.

The Role:

• Run your own caseload of Clinical Negligence claims
• Investigate and litigate multi-track cases under supervision
• Manage cases from inception through to conclusion
• Draft a wide range of legal documentation
• Progress complex and technically challenging claims
• Work closely with experienced Clinical Negligence specialists
• Deliver high standards of client care throughout
• This is a strong opportunity to develop within a respected and growing specialist department

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with Clinical Negligence experience
• Experience managing your own caseload
• Litigation experience preferred
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage a varied workload
• Strong client care and communication skills
• A genuine interest in Clinical Negligence work
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• 35 days' annual leave including bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Annual company bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Long service awards