Clinical Negligence Solicitor- Leeds

Everpool; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor with 5 years PQE to join their growing Medical Negligence team. This full-time, permanent position offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and a competitive salary based on experience. The role involves managing a caseload of clinical negligence claims, providing expert legal advice, and liaising with clients and medical experts. Additional benefits include generous holiday entitlements and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional day’s leave for your birthday

Christmas closure in addition to holiday entitlement

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5 years PQE as a qualified solicitor.
• Extensive PI and Clinical Negligence experience.
• Demonstrable experience of providing clients with quality advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of clinical negligence claims from inception to conclusion.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients on liability, causation, and quantum.
• Attend court hearings, mediation, and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Autonomous

Strong technical skills

Quality advice and guidance

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor- 5 years PQE
Full time, permanent (37.5hrs)
Flexi time & Hybrid working
Salary dependant on PQE
Bonus scheme available

We are seeking a highly experienced Solicitor to join our client’s Medical Negligence team due to growth within the business.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience/PQE
• Hybrid working- minimum of 2 days in the office
• Flexi time- choose what time you start your working day 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional day’s leave for your birthday
• Christmas closure in addition to your holiday entitlement
• Free parking

Main duties:

• Manage a full caseload of clinical negligence claims from inception to conclusion.
• Liaise with clients, medical experts, and other stakeholders to gather evidence and develop case strategies.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients on liability, causation, and quantum in clinical negligence matters.
• Attend court hearings, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare legal documents, including witness statements, pleadings, and expert reports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal and medical issues and developments.
• Support senior colleagues with complex and high-value claims, assisting in delivering excellent client service

What we need from you:

• 5 years PQE as a qualified solicitor
• Extensive PI and Clinical Negligence experience.
• Autonomous and self sufficient.
• Demonstrable experience of providing clients with quality advice and guidance.
• Strong technical and IT skills.

If you feel the Clinical Negligence Solicitor position may be for you or you are interested in finding out further information, please contact Alicia at Everpool Recruitment by email [e-mail] or call 0151 556 2090. Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the legal team will be in touch.