Clinical Negligence Solicitor Defendant

Cape Clarke; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CapeClarke in Leeds is seeking a Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor to work on the defence of claims arising from medical treatment. You will review clinical records, analyse allegations of breach and causation, obtain expert input and prepare advice.

This hybrid Leeds role offers a salary up to £60,000, depending on experience. A training seat for NQ applicants and healthcare litigation exposure are desirable.

Qualifications

• NQ–3 PQE in clinical negligence or healthcare litigation.
• Clear drafting and strong organisation.
• Experience communicating with healthcare clients, experts or counsel.

Responsibilities

• Defend medical treatment claims and assess liability.
• Review clinical records and breach/causation.
• Obtain expert input and advise on quantum.
• Prepare pleadings, witness statements and instructions to counsel.
• Progress matters in line with experience.

Skills

Drafting

Organisation

Communication with healthcare clients

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Defendant | Leeds | Hybrid | Up to £60,000

CapeClarke is recruiting a Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Leeds. The role is suitable for NQ–3 PQE lawyers and offers hybrid working with a salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.

You will work on the defence of claims arising from medical treatment. Your work will include reviewing clinical records, analysing allegations of breach and causation, obtaining expert input and preparing advice on liability and quantum. You will support the preparation of pleadings, witness evidence and instructions to counsel, while progressing matters at a level appropriate to your experience.

We are interested in solicitors with clinical negligence or relevant healthcare litigation experience, including a relevant training seat for NQ applicants. You will need clear drafting, sound organisation and an interest in understanding clinical evidence. Experience communicating with healthcare clients, experts or counsel will be useful.

This is a Leeds-based hybrid position. The salary is up to £60,000, with the offer reflecting relevant experience. The precise client mix and office attendance arrangements can be discussed confidentially.