Clinical Negligence solicitor

Nelsons; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelsons, a leading regional law firm with offices in Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham, is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor for its Nottingham team. This full-time, hybrid role involves managing a caseload of clinical negligence matters, drafting documents, and advising clients on liability and quantum.

You will negotiate with defendants and insurers, maintain accurate records, and contribute to business development within a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with experience handling clinical negligence or personal injury claims and a solid understanding of civil litigation procedures.
• Relevant exposure to related practice areas such as Family Law and Labour and Employment Law, enabling holistic advice where client issues overlap.
• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in clinical negligence.
• Excellent client care, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters and build trusted long-term relationships.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and research abilities, with attention to detail and sound commercial judgment.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a hybrid setting as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and openness to contributing to team growth and firm-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence matters, including investigating potential claims, gathering and reviewing medical records, and advising clients.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings, and negotiate with defendants and insurers.
• Prepare cases for settlement or trial.
• Maintain accurate file records and meet billing and performance targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and support business development within the team.

Skills

Clinical negligence

Personal injury claims

Civil litigation procedures

Client care

Negotiation

Drafting

Research

Team collaboration

Job description

Company Description Nelsons is a leading regional law firm with offices in Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham, supporting businesses, individuals, and families with a broad range of legal and investment needs. The firm combines specialist expertise with a strong client service ethos across areas such as clinical negligence, accident and injury claims, family law, employment rights, and corporate and commercial services. Nelsons is part of Lawfront, a group of prominent regional law firms backed by private equity fund Blixt, with a vision to build a high-quality national legal business. Through Lawfront, Nelsons benefits from investment in people, technology, and cross-group collaboration, providing a modern, growth-focused environment. This structure allows Nelsons to offer strong career development opportunities while maintaining its local presence and client-focused culture.

Role Description This full-time Clinical Negligence Solicitor role is based in Nottingham and offered on a hybrid basis, allowing a combination of office and home working. The role involves managing a caseload of clinical negligence matters, including investigating potential claims, gathering and reviewing medical records, instructing experts, and advising clients on liability and quantum. The solicitor will draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings, engage in negotiations with defendants and insurers, and prepare cases for settlement or trial. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining accurate file records, meeting billing and performance targets, and complying with regulatory and firm-wide risk management requirements. The role also involves working collaboratively with colleagues across departments, contributing to business development activities, and supporting the wider personal injury and clinical negligence team.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with experience handling clinical negligence or personal injury claims and a solid understanding of civil litigation procedures.
• Relevant exposure to related practice areas such as Family Law and Labor and Employment Law, enabling holistic advice where client issues overlap.
• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in clinical negligence.
• Excellent client care, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters and build trusted long-term relationships.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and research abilities, with attention to detail and sound commercial judgment.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a hybrid setting as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and openness to contributing to team growth and firm-wide initiatives.