Clinical Negligence Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

William James Recruitment is representing a Legal 500 ranked firm in Sheffield seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor. You will run your own caseload, investigate and litigate multi-track cases under supervision, and manage files from inception to conclusion within a growing specialist department.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working, ongoing training, and strong progression potential. A salary up to £75,000 depends on experience, with excellent benefits and long service awards.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with Clinical Negligence experience.
• Experience managing your own caseload.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.

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.

Skills

Clinical negligence

Caseload ownership

Drafting

Client care

Education

Qualified solicitor

Legal Executive

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Sheffield - up to £75,000 + Benefits + Bonus

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Legal 500 ranked firm based in Sheffield, 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
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Ongoing training and development opportunitiesLong service awards
• Opportunity to join a Legal 500 ranked Clinical Negligence team
• High-quality, complex caseload with strong progression potential