Clinical Negligence Solicitor Defendant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Salary up to £60k

Job summary

CapeClarke is recruiting a Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Liverpool for a hybrid role, up to £60,000 depending on experience.

You will defend claims arising from medical treatment, review records, analyse breach and causation, obtain expert input, and advise on liability and quantum.

This role suits NQ–3 PQE lawyers with clear drafting, strong organisation, and healthcare litigation exposure, including a training seat for NQ applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have clear drafting and strong organisation.
• Experience in clinical negligence or healthcare litigation is preferred.
• NQ–3 PQE lawyers welcome, with training seat for NQ applicants.

Responsibilities

• Defend claims arising from medical treatment.
• Review clinical records and analyse breach and causation.
• Obtain expert input and prepare liability/quantum advice.
• Support pleadings, witness evidence and instructions to counsel.

Skills

Clear drafting

Organisation

Healthcare litigation experience

Education

Training seat for NQ applicants

Job description

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

CapeClarke is recruiting a Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Liverpool. 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 Liverpool-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.