Litigation Executive - Clinical Negligence

Fletchers Solicitors Limited; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour working week

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday

Pension salary sacrifice

Life Assurance

Medicash

Company sick pay

Enhanced family leave

Hybrid working

Training & development

Job summary

Fletchers Solicitors Limited is seeking a Litigation Executive to join our Clinical Negligence team. The role covers handling claims at all stages, including trial, while benefiting from hybrid working across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport and Newcastle.

You will join one of the UK's leading clinical negligence departments, recognised for professional development and a supportive culture, with opportunities to progress towards higher qualifications while delivering high

Qualifications

• Experience handling Clinical Negligence claims through all stages, including trial.
• Ability to manage a caseload with attention to detail and compliance.
• Strong written and spoken communication with clients and opponents.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims at all stages.
• Prepare for and participate in trials when required.
• Liaise with clients, experts, and medical records teams to progress matters.

Skills

Clinical Negligence experience

Case management

Trial readiness

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Litigation Executive

Location: Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle / Hybrid

Hybrid Working

Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

About The Clinical Negligence Department

We are one of the largest Clinical Negligence departments in the UK, with over 200 team members and a strong national reputation. Our work includes all forms of clinical negligence, and we have a dedicated team handling the most severe injury cases caused by medical mistakes.

Many of our team members hold accreditations from APIL, AvMA, and the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel.

We are seeking Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives (newly qualified up to Grade A, or equivalent experience) to join our established and growing Clinical Negligence teams.

You will manage a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims at all stages, including trial.

Requirements

• Experience in handling Clinical Negligence cases.
• Ability to manage cases through to trial.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

If you’re passionate about Clinical Negligence and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

In Return Fletchers Offers

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 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 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.

We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector.

Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry — because we understand that balance drives performance.

At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here — from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership.

We seek out a broad range of challenging, high‑quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And we don’t just talk about development — we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time.

We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long‑term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.

Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding 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.