Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Hybrid (Grade B)

Fletchers Solicitors Limited; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours working week

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday per year (with options

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Medicash policy

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity/IVF

Flexible working environment

Social events

Monthly voucher awards

Supportive culture

Training & development

Job summary

Fletchers Group in Southport is seeking a Grade B Solicitor (or equivalent) to join our Clinical Negligence Team on a hybrid basis. You will independently manage a caseload and work with a supportive team to deliver excellent client outcomes while enjoying flexible working practices.

We offer a competitive benefits package, 35-hour week, and ongoing training and development opportunities within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of handling a case load.
• 5 years+ PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Excellent IT skills especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages, proclaim and excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment.
• Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring.
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent Client Care Skills

Responsibilities

• Accountable for running an individual caseload.
• Providing support, guidance, and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients.
• Contribute to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team.
• Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs.
• Effective and thorough time recording.
• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team.
• Identifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team.
• Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case.
• Management of a caseload in a proactive commercial manner.
• Co‑ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties.
• Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction.
• Negotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings should it be required.
• Litigation of claims as required.
• Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team.
• Advising the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from Team Leader/Head of Department.

Skills

Case load management

Organisational skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Office/Proclaim/Excel)

Client care skills

Mentoring junior staff

Flexibility to meet deadlines

Commercial awareness

Education

5+ years PQE in Clinical Negligence

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Fletchers Group in Southport is seeking a Grade B Solicitor (or equivalent) to join our Clinical Negligence Team on a hybrid basis. You will independently manage a caseload and work with a supportive team to deliver excellent client outcomes while enjoying flexible working practices.

We offer a competitive benefits package, 35-hour week, and ongoing training and development opportunities within a collaborative culture.