Medical Negligence Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Harlow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 law firm is seeking a Medical Negligence Solicitor with 2+ years PQE to join their expanding Clinical Negligence department. This role involves managing a varied caseload, conducting legal research, and providing expert legal advice. The firm offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Excellent career development opportunities

Strong focus on training and professional growth

Modern offices with excellent IT facilities

Qualifications

• Experience handling inquests, psychiatric injury, and fatal cases.
• Strong client care skills with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of medical negligence claims.
• Conduct legal research and case preparation.
• Support clients at inquests and hearings.

Skills

Client care skills

Legal research

Drafting

Advocacy skills

Education

2+ years PQE as a Medical Negligence Solicitor

Job description

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Position Title: Medical Negligence Solicitor 2 years plus PQE
Location:Essex/Herts
Salary:£52,000 - £62,000 DOE
Work: Hybrid
Reference: BH- 36983
Work Type: Full-time, Permanent (Hybird Working Avaliable)
About The Firm:
My client is a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm with a strong national reputation for clinical negligence and medical negligence claims. Their Clinical Negligence department is one of the leading teams in the country, offering expert legal representation in complex and high-profile cases. Due to recent successes, my client is expanding the department and seeking a Medical/clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their growing team.
Position Overview:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team of expert solicitors. The successful candidate will handle a varied and challenging caseload, working on inquests, psychiatric and fatal cases, A passion for access to justice and a strong background in medical/clinical negligence litigation are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a caseload of medical negligence claims, including inquests, psychiatric injury, fatal cases.
• Conduct legal research, case preparation, and client advocacy.
• Work closely with medical experts and counsel to develop case strategy.
• Support and represent clients at inquests and hearings.
• Provide clear, compassionate, and expert legal advice to clients.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Contribute to the growth and success of the Clinical Negligence department.
Requirements:
Essential:
• 2 + years PQE as a Medical Negligence Solicitor.
• Experience handling inquests, psychiatric injury, fatal cases, and Human Rights Act claims.
• Strong client care skills with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills.
• A genuine passion for access to justice.
Desirable:
• Experience working on high-profile and complex medical negligence claims.
• Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution in medical/clinical negligence cases.
The Benefits & How to Apply:
• Competitive salary DOE.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Strong focus on training and professional growth.
• Modern offices with excellent IT facilities and support.
Contact Marcus Stevens quoting reference number 37200
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