Litigation Executive

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm specializing in Clinical Negligence is seeking a Litigation Executive to handle cases at all stages, from initial consultation to trial. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal skills, and you will join a passionate team committed to delivering high-quality results. The firm offers a hybrid working environment, generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible, agile working environment

Pension scheme with tax-efficient options

Life Assurance Policy

Cycle to Work Scheme

Medicash policy for medical expenses

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes

Qualifications

• Experience handling Clinical Negligence cases at all stages up to trial.
• Newly qualified up to Grade A Solicitors or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress Clinical Negligence cases efficiently.
• Collaborate with a team of dedicated legal professionals.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients.

Skills

Handling Clinical Negligence cases

Legal research

Client consultation

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Location-We are based in the North-West of the UK, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, and Southport, as well as an office in Cambridge. While we offer hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to work from home, you'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the office when needed.

Our Clinical Negligence Department:

We are one of the largest Clinical Negligence departments in the UK. We have over 200 team members building a nationwide reputation for dealing with all forms of clinical negligence, and a team which is solely dedicated to dealing with the highest severity injuries caused by a medical mistake.

You would be joining passionate, experienced Clinical Negligence professionals, several of whom hold accreditations from APIL, AvMA and Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel.

What we are looking for:

Newly qualified up to Grade A Solicitors/ Chartered Legal Executives (or experience equivalent) to join the already successful and growing teams.

The ideal candidates would have:

Experience handling Clinical Negligence cases at all stages of the case, up to and including trial.

A full list of positions available are listed on our careers page below,

• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5 th , 7 th, and 9 th full year of employment
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Medicash policy, which offers counselling and a claim back option on dental, optical, and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. We pride ourselves on our culture, and passion to help our clients.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same.We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

Southport/Manchester/Liverpool/Leeds/Hybrid

Department

Clinical Negligence

Job Title

Litigation Executive

DOE

City

Southport /Manchester/ Leeds/ Liverpool/ Hybrid