Medical Malpractice Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £80,000

28 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Flexible and hybrid working

Healthcare cover, option to add family

Life assurance of 4x salary

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Employee offers and discounts

Professional development

Progression within specialist practice

Job summary

William James Recruitment is assisting a well-established law firm in Birmingham to recruit a Medical Malpractice Solicitor. The role covers defendant medical malpractice claims, focused on healthcare organisations, insurers and other professional clients.

PQE 1–8 years. You will manage your own matters with senior support, develop litigation strategies, liaise with insurers and witnesses, and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-8 years' PQE.
• Experience in defendant medical malpractice.
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and pre-action protocols.
• Experience with insurer or NHS-related instructions advantageous.
• Good grasp of the relationship between insurers, brokers and insured.
• Strong drafting, analytical and tactical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines.
• Commercial, solution- and client-focused approach.
• Confident working independently with team support when needed.
• Willingness to contribute to business development and client training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defendant medical malpractice claims from notification to resolution.
• Assist senior lawyers with high-value healthcare claims.
• Liaise with insurers, healthcare providers, brokers, solicitors and witnesses.
• Instruct medical experts and counsel as needed.
• Attend conferences, hearings and other key stages of litigation.
• Draft correspondence, reports and case strategy documents.
• Manage deadlines, diaries and action points.
• Support junior team members where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate client and matter records.
• Keep up to date with developments in clinical negligence and healthcare litigation.
• Contribute to business development and client training.
• Work towards financial, quality and client service objectives.

Skills

PQE 1-8 years

Defendant medical malpractice

Civil Procedure Rules

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

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