Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Fee Earner

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment in Oldham is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or experienced Fee Earner to join a well-established team. You will inherit an established caseload of approximately 40–50 clinical negligence matters and take responsibility for a high-quality portfolio from day one.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years' PQE, though applications from unqualified candidates with demonstrable case management experience are welcome.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years PQE in clinical negligence preferred.
• Experience in independently managing a clinical negligence caseload.
• Willing to work in Oldham within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Manage own clinical negligence caseload.
• Progress matters efficiently with high standard of client care.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues and support staff.

Skills

Clinical negligence

Caseload management

Client care

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or experienced Fee Earner to join a well-established and highly experienced clinical negligence team based in Oldham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident running their own caseload and is looking to join a supportive team where they can take responsibility for a high-quality portfolio of work from day one.

You will inherit an established caseload of approximately 40–50 clinical negligence matters, with the opportunity to work on good-quality cases while developing your career within a specialist team.

The Role

You will take responsibility for managing your own clinical negligence caseload, progressing matters efficiently and providing a high standard of client care throughout.

The successful candidate will ideally have 1–3 years' PQE, although applications are welcomed from unqualified candidates who have demonstrable experience of independently managing a clinical negligence caseload.

You will be expected to hit the ground running, with the support of experienced colleagues, trainee and paralegal assistance, as well as dedicated secretarial and administrative support.

About the Team

You will be joining an established clinical negligence department with many years of specialist experience. The team currently consists of the Head of Department/Equity Partner, a Salaried Partner/Solicitor, a Solicitor, Trainee Solicitor and Paralegal, alongside 2.5 support staff.

Career Progression

The firm is committed to developing and promoting talent from within. There are genuine opportunities for career progression for ambitious individuals who demonstrate the ability and commitment to succeed.

The Head of Department is a great example of this approach, having joined the firm as a paralegal before progressing through the organisation to become Head of Department and Equity Partner.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful