Defendant Healthcare Solicitor

CapeClarke Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS panel firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Healthcare Solicitor with 0–5 years PQE. This role offers hybrid working and involves managing clinical negligence cases, supporting senior solicitors, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills. The firm provides a supportive and collaborative environment with ongoing professional development and clear career progression.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Clear career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in defendant clinical negligence work or strong claimant experience interested in defendant practice.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters.
• Support senior solicitors on complex and high-value claims.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to counsel.
• Liaise with clients, medical experts, and barristers.
• Provide clear, practical advice to healthcare clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Confidence in managing a caseload

Education

Qualified Solicitor (0–5 years PQE)

Job description

Healthcare Solicitor – Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid Working) Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 DOE | PQE: 0–5 years

We’re working with a leading NHS Resolution panel firm seeking a Healthcare Solicitor to join their team in Newcastle. The role offers exposure to high-quality defendant clinical negligence work, a flexible hybrid setup, and a supportive, down-to-earth culture.

The Role

• Manage your own caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters, suited to your level of experience.
• Support senior solicitors on complex and high-value claims.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to counsel.
• Liaise with clients, medical experts, and barristers to progress cases efficiently.
• Provide clear, practical advice and maintain strong relationships with healthcare clients.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (0–5 years PQE) – NQ applications with relevant experience welcomed.
• Experience in defendant clinical negligence work, or strong claimant experience with an interest in moving to defendant practice.
• Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• Confident managing a busy caseload and meeting deadlines.

What’s on Offer

• £45,000 – £65,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working
• High-quality, interesting work for NHS and healthcare clients.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression.

If you’re looking to develop your career in defendant healthcare law with one of the UK’s leading panel firms, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Alex Groom at CapeClake on 07551 663 708 or [e-mail].