Clinical Negligence Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 68.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Market-leading bonus scheme

27 days' holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Zusammenfassung

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a Reading team and manage a smaller caseload while supporting Senior Solicitors on more complex files. You will investigate liability, review medical records, instruct medical experts and draft key documentation.

The role offers the opportunity to work on high‑quality Clinical Negligence matters with a view to progression, a market‑leading bonus scheme and a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifikationen

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with clinical negligence experience.
• Experience handling a Clinical Negligence caseload.
• Strong knowledge of the Clinical Negligence Pre-Action Protocol.
• Good understanding of CPR and the litigation process.
• Experience training or developing junior staff (desirable).
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and client care ability.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• Manage your own caseload of Clinical Negligence matters.
• Support Senior Solicitors on complex pre-litigation and litigated files.
• Investigate liability and review detailed medical records.
• Instruct medical experts and obtain key evidence.
• Draft Letters of Claim and other legal documentation.
• Assess quantum and prepare Part 36 offers.
• Work in line with CPR and Pre-Action Protocol requirements.
• Deliver excellent client care throughout the claims process.

Kenntnisse

Clinical Negligence

Legal drafting

CPR knowledge

Time management

Jobbeschreibung

Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Reading - Up to £75,000 + benefits + bonus

This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable law firm with an established reputation in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. The firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to strengthen its growing Clinical Negligence team.

You’ll manage your own smaller caseload while also supporting Senior Solicitors on more complex and higher-value matters, offering an excellent balance of autonomy, development and exposure to quality work.

The Role:

• Manage your own caseload of Clinical Negligence matters


• Support Senior Solicitors on complex pre-litigation and litigated files


• Investigate liability and review detailed medical records


• Instruct medical experts and obtain key evidence


• Draft Letters of Claim and other legal documentation


• Assess quantum and prepare Part 36 offers


• Work in line with CPR and Pre-Action Protocol requirements


• Deliver excellent client care throughout the claims process

About You:

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive


• Experience handling a Clinical Negligence caseload


• Strong knowledge of the Clinical Negligence Pre-Action Protocol


• Good understanding of CPR and the litigation process


• Experience working to KPIs and performance targets


• Experience training or developing junior staff (desirable)


• Strong organisation and time management skills


• Excellent communication and client care ability


• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience


• Market-leading bonus scheme


• 27 days' holiday + bank holidays


• Hybrid working


• Enhanced company pension


• Opportunity to work on quality Clinical Negligence matters


• Strong progression prospects within a respected firm