Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Weightmans; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking qualified Solicitors to join their vibrant Healthcare team. The role involves managing clinical negligence claims and healthcare regulations while providing excellent opportunities for growth and development. Candidates should possess strong technical and drafting skills, with prior experience in clinical negligence. This firm emphasizes a flexible working culture, innovation, and a commitment to success.

Benefits

Recognized as a top employer

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor required with clinical negligence experience.
• Strong claims handling experience is essential.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through pre-litigation and litigation phases.
• Assist on claims and draft legal documents.
• Advocate and attend court as needed.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Build and manage client relationships.

Skills

Clinical negligence defendant experience

Excellent drafting and communication skills

Analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills

Good time management

Commercial awareness

Strong interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Strong technical ability

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

About your new role

We are currently recruiting across all our locations for Solicitors, Associates, Principal Associates and Legal Directors.

Our Healthcare team is a vibrant specialist department. We provide advice on all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence claims and healthcare regulation. We work for great clients which include NHS bodies, medical indemnifiers, private hospitals, clinics, care homes, individual clinicians and insurers. The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them. In so doing, we improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients’ needs as they evolve. The healthcare sector is fast moving. You will be joining a dynamic and growing team, working on top quality work and helping to develop our practice. We pride ourselves on having excellent opportunities for progression alongside a flexible working culture.

The exact specifics of your role would be dependent on your own experience and background.

Responsibilities

• Case management – pre litigation and litigated work
• Conducting or assisting on claims or other work
• Drafting pleadings and advice
• Advocacy / attending court
• Adhering to internal and client SLAs and KPIs
• Supervision and mentoring
• Client relationship management
• Business development
• Client secondments
• MI completion
• Achieving operational targets

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of your role.

About You

You will be a qualified solicitor. We are also looking for the following:

• Clinical negligence defendant experience
• Knowledge of CPR and solid claims handling experience
• Strong technical ability
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
• Good time management
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy

If you meet our criteria and think you could bring enthusiasm and commitment to our department, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

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