Medical Malpractice Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

Gym membership discount

Cycle to work

Training & development

Progression opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

William James Recruitment is assisting a well-established law firm in Birmingham to recruit a Medical Malpractice Solicitor. The successful candidate will handle defendant medical malpractice matters for healthcare organisations, insurers and other professional clients.

You will manage your own matters while collaborating with experienced lawyers on complex claims, with clear progression opportunities and client exposure.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-8 years' PQE.
• Experience in defendant medical malpractice.
• Strong understanding of CPR and pre-action protocols.
• Experience via insurer or NHS-related work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defendant medical malpractice claims from notification to resolution or trial.
• Assist senior lawyers with complex and high‑value healthcare claims.
• Liaise with insurers, brokers, healthcare providers, solicitors and witnesses.
• Instruct medical experts and counsel as required.
• Attend conferences, hearings and other key stages of litigation.
• Draft correspondence, reports and case strategy documents.
• Maintain accurate client and matter records and deadlines.

Skills

1-8 PQE

Medical malpractice

Civil Procedure Rules

Client relationships

Job description

Medical Malpractice Solicitor - Birmingham - Up to £80,000

We are working with a well-established specialist law firm to recruit a Medical Malpractice Solicitor to join its growing healthcare litigation team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor with 1-8 years' PQE to work on a varied caseload of defendant medical malpractice claims, acting for healthcare organisations, insurers and other professional clients.

You'll have the opportunity to manage your own matters while working closely with experienced lawyers on complex claims, with strong scope for career development, client exposure and progression.

The Role:

• Manage a caseload of defendant medical malpractice claims from notification through to resolution or trial


• Assist senior lawyers with complex and high-value healthcare claims


• Liaise with insurers, brokers, healthcare providers, solicitors and witnesses


• Obtain evidence and instruct appropriate medical experts and counsel


• Attend conferences, hearings and other key stages of litigation where required


• Draft correspondence, reports, advice and case strategy documents


• Manage case deadlines, diaries and action points effectively


• Support and supervise junior members of the team where appropriate


• Maintain accurate client and matter records


• Keep up to date with developments in clinical negligence and healthcare litigation


• Contribute to business development, client training and relationship‑building initiatives


• Work towards agreed financial, quality and client service objectives

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-8 years' PQE


• Experience in defendant medical malpractice


• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant pre‑action protocols


• Experience gained through insurer or NHS‑related instructions would be advantageous


• Good understanding of the relationship between insurers, brokers and insured clients


• Strong analytical, tactical and drafting skills


• Excellent attention to detail and organisation


• Able to manage a varied caseload and work effectively to deadlines


• Commercial, solution‑focused and client‑focused approach


• Confident working independently while also knowing when to seek support


• Willingness to contribute to business development and client training

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience


• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays


• Flexible and hybrid working


• Individual healthcare cover, with option to add family members


• Life assurance of 4x salary


• Discounted gym membership


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee offers and discounts


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Strong opportunities for progression within a specialist healthcare practice