Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Newly Qualified)

Executive Network Legal Limited; Calthorpe Fields; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare law practice offers a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Birmingham. In this role, you will manage high-quality cases, develop strong legal skills, and work alongside experts in the field. The firm values inclusion, collaboration, and career progression, offering a competitive remuneration package and access to exceptional training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Training and development opportunities

Support from leading experts

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a passion for clinical negligence law.
• Experience in defending complex clinical negligence claims.
• Confidence to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-litigated and litigated defendant clinical negligence claims.
• Conduct investigations to assess liability and strategy.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Evidence assessment

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Newly Qualified), Birmingham, £47,500+ (DOE) - This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a leading healthcare law practice, working on high-quality, meaningful cases that make a genuine impact. JOB REF: 0116.

THE ROLE:
• Handle a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated defendant clinical negligence claims
• Conduct investigations to assess liability and strategy
• Liaise with claimants, solicitors, experts, counsel, and clients
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, reports, and legal documents
• Maintain and update Case Manager systems, key dates, and action lists
• Contribute to business development and profile-raising activities

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• You will be a qualified solicitor with a passion for clinical negligence law and a proactive approach to your work.
• Experience in defending complex and high-value clinical negligence claims, ideally on behalf of the NHS or in the private healthcare sector
• Excellent analytical and evidence-assessment skills
• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
• Flexibility to adapt to a varied and evolving caseload

ON OFFER:
• Competitive remuneration package on offer.
• Work with leading experts in healthcare litigation and clinical negligence law
• Access to exceptional support, training, and development opportunities
• Be part of a forward-thinking firm that values inclusion, collaboration, and career progression

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