Clinical Negligence Solicitor

BCL Legal; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist law firm is looking for a Grade A Fee Earner to join its Clinical Negligence team in Sheffield. The successful candidate will manage a high-quality caseload and contribute to the firm's growth in a collaborative environment. This position offers flexible working arrangements and various perks, including a competitive salary and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Private medical insurance

Company pension contributions

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working options

Company-funded social events

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience running Clinical Negligence matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Openness to supervision and team input.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Clinical Negligence matters.
• Maintaining accurate records and supervising junior staff.
• Participating in management and marketing activities.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Clinical Negligence - Grade A Fee Earner (Yorkshire Region)
Location: Sheffield / York / Hull | Full-time or Part-time

A highly regarded and expanding specialist law firm with offices across Sheffield, York, and Hull is seeking a Grade A Fee Earner to join its Clinical Negligence team.

This Lexcel-accredited firm has steadily grown over the past 15 years and is known for handling complex, high-value Clinical Negligence claims. The firm's leadership is award-winning, with the Managing Director receiving recognition as Partner of the Year and the Clinical Negligence team recently winning Team of the Year at a respected regional law society awards ceremony.

About the Role:
As a Grade A Fee Earner, you'll work within a dedicated Clinical Negligence department, managing a high-quality caseload and contributing to the team's continued success. You'll be part of a friendly and collaborative environment that values integrity, compassion, and a commitment to justice.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing a caseload of litigated and pre-litigated Clinical Negligence matters.

Maintaining accurate records on case management, billing, and internal systems.

Assisting with screening of new enquiries (this firm does not purchase caseloads-work is generated through an active online presence).

Supervising junior staff as required.

Participating in management and marketing activities alongside senior colleagues.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive status, or equivalent high-level fee earning experience.

Demonstrable experience of running Clinical Negligence matters through to conclusion.

Excellent client care and communication skills.

Strong commercial awareness and the ability to work independently.

A collaborative attitude and openness to supervision and team input.

What they offer:
A competitive salary, based on your experience to date
25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days per year based on length of service, plus all UK bank holidays
Free on-site parking at all of our offices
Christmas closure
Flexible/hybrid working options
Enhanced company pension contributions
Private medical insurance
Company maternity and paternity benefits
Company funded social events throughout the year
Company sick pay
Company bonus scheme

Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV to the retained recruiter or HR contact handling this search. Applications are welcomed for both full-time and part-time positions. Please indicate your preferred working arrangement and office location when applying.