Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Defendant)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Birmingham is sought to join a leading international law firm’s Healthcare team. You will handle defendant clinical negligence claims from start to finish, advising on liability, drafting pleadings and statements, and negotiating settlements for private insurers.

Candidates from NQ to experienced solicitors with exposure to complex claims are welcome; a year’s PQE is preferred for qualified lawyers.

Qualifications

• NQ solicitors welcome with clinical negligence exposure.
• Experience with complex clinical negligence matters preferred.
• At least one year's PQE preferred for qualified solicitors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters from inception to resolution.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and representation through the litigation process.
• Draft pleadings and witness statements, review medical evidence, liaise with experts, and negotiate settlements.
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex claims and support client relationship management.

Job description

Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor, NQ+ Years PQE, Birmingham

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join the Healthcare team of a leading international law firm in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-value clinical negligence claims, acting primarily on behalf of private insurers.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters from inception through to resolution, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients throughout the litigation process. Your responsibilities will include advising on liability and case strategy, drafting pleadings and witness statements, reviewing medical evidence, liaising with medical experts and negotiating settlements. You will also work alongside experienced colleagues on complex claims, contribute to client relationship management and support business development initiatives.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Solicitors through to experienced Solicitors with a background in defendant clinical negligence. For NQ Solicitors, specialist clinical negligence experience gained during a training contract or previous role is essential. Candidates should have experience of complex clinical negligence matters, with at least one year's PQE preferred for qualified solicitors. You will possess strong technical and analytical skills, excellent drafting and negotiation abilities, and the confidence to manage a demanding caseload while maintaining high standards of client service.

The Firm

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Healthcare team within a leading international legal business, working on high-value claims for private insurers and developing your expertise within a specialist defendant clinical negligence practice.

The firm offers hybrid working, alongside a flexible benefits package and wellbeing support.

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