Hybrid Clinical Negligence Solicitor — 35-Hour Week & Growth

KERV Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

35-hour week

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to purchase additional annual/s

Performance-related bonus

Pension & life assurance

Medicash healthcare

Enhanced maternity/paternity & IVF

Funded social events & recognition

Ongoing training & career development

Job summary

KERV Legal in Manchester is recruiting a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its growing team. You will manage your own caseload under the supervision of senior lawyers, from instruction through to settlement or trial, in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role involves handling both pre-litigation and litigated matters, drafting key documents, instructing medical experts and negotiating settlements, with mentoring and ongoing professional development on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ or equivalent) with clinical negligence exposure.
• Experience handling a clinical negligence caseload or assisting on cases.
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent client care and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commercial awareness and proactive case progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims.
• Handle both pre-litigation and litigated matters.
• Draft Letters of Claim, witness statements and other documentation.
• Instruct medical experts and review evidence.
• Negotiate settlements and progress claims efficiently.
• Support senior lawyers on complex clinical negligence cases.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Maintain excellent client care throughout the litigation process.

Skills

NQ Solicitor

Clinical negligence experience

Drafting

Client care

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Job description

KERV Legal in Manchester is recruiting a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its growing team. You will manage your own caseload under the supervision of senior lawyers, from instruction through to settlement or trial, in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role involves handling both pre-litigation and litigated matters, drafting key documents, instructing medical experts and negotiating settlements, with mentoring and ongoing professional development on offer.