Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

Simpson Judge, a respected Legal 500 firm, seeks an early-career Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their team in Sevenoaks. You will handle a varied medical-claim caseload with support from senior solicitors, taking instructions, reviewing records and liaising with experts to progress cases from enquiry to settlement.

The role offers strong supervision, professional development, and a flexible hybrid working pattern within a well-established practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with NQ to 4PQE in clinical negligence or strong training exposure.
• Solid understanding of Pre-Action Protocol and CPR.
• Ability to analyse medical records with attention to detail.
• Empathetic client care skills for vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims from enquiry to settlement or trial.
• Take client instructions and build trusted relationships with clients and families.
• Review medical records, prepare chronologies, identify breach and causation issues.
• Instruct medical experts and counsel; prepare letters of claim and witness statements.
• Negotiate settlements and support senior colleagues on complex matters.
• Progress files efficiently in line with procedural rules and deadlines.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the team.

Skills

Client care

Medical records analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor | Legal 500

Experience: NQ - 4PQE

OVERVIEW

Join a well-established, growing Legal 500 law firm with a respected Clinical Negligence team, known for achieving strong outcomes for claimants in sensitive and often complex medical cases.

This is an opportunity for an early-career Clinical Negligence Solicitor to build their own caseload with genuine responsibility from day one. You will handle a variety of claims arising from medical treatment, working closely with clients and their families, medical experts and counsel, with excellent support and supervision from senior members of the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims, from initial enquiry and investigation through to settlement or trial.


• Taking detailed client instructions and building trusted relationships with clients and families, often at difficult and emotional times.


• Obtaining and reviewing medical records, preparing chronologies and identifying issues of breach of duty and causation.


• Instructing and liaising with medical experts and counsel, and preparing letters of claim, witness statements and schedules of loss.


• Conducting negotiations, attending settlement meetings and preparing matters for court where necessary.


• Assisting senior colleagues on higher-value and more complex matters, such as birth injury, brain injury and fatal claims.


• Keeping files progressed efficiently and in line with procedural rules and deadlines.


• Contributing to business development, networking and the continued growth of the department.

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ to 4PQE) with experience in clinical negligence, either from your training contract or post-qualification work.


• Sound understanding of the clinical negligence claims process, including the Pre-Action Protocol and CPR.


• Ability to analyse medical records and evidence with attention to detail.


• Excellent client care skills, with empathy, sensitivity and professionalism when dealing with vulnerable clients.


• Strong drafting, organisational and communication skills.


• A collaborative approach and an interest in developing your career in a supportive team.


• AvMA or APIL membership (or working towards it) is a plus.

BENEFITS

• Full support for professional qualifications and ongoing CPD, with a clear route to progression


• Company-paid health cash plan, with upgrade options for partner and family cover, plus 24/7 and face-to-face counselling


• 26 days' annual leave, with up to 10 days' carry-over


• 35-hour working week, with flexible and hybrid working


• Active social and charity committee, regular drinks and networking events, and an annual firm-wide Christmas party


• Directors' Awards and Long Service Awards, recognising outstanding contribution