Medical Negligence Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual bonus

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working

Private medical insurance

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant to place Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury talent into top-tier law firms nationally. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims and possess strong client care and litigation skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000, generous bonuses, and a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience handling a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims.
• Knowledge of the Damages Claims Portal.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Progress cases in a timely and efficient manner.
• Meet KPI targets set by the firm.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff if needed.

Skills

Clinical Negligence handling

Litigation experience

Client care skills

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive (NQ - 8 years PQE)

Job description

Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant | Placing Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury talent into Top Tier law firms nationally

Medical Negligence Solicitor - Hybrid - Leeds - up to £70,000

The Role

This is a superb opportunity to join an award‑winning Top 100 law firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to both businesses and individuals nationwide.

Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Clinical Negligence department, it is now seeking to appoint a Solicitor / Legal Executive to take on some excellent cases and work on them from inception to trial.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims, investigating and litigating multi‑track cases. Experience of handling birth injury / maternity claims is also preferred. You must ensure cases are progressed in a timely, efficient and proactive manner and meet all KPI targets set by the firm.

This firm currently has a team of experts and are keen to speak to likeminded people, who are passionate about Clinical Negligence and client care.

The Candidate

• Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive handling own caseload (NQ - 8 years PQE)
• Litigation experience and knowledge of the Damages Claims Portal
• Supervision experience is preferred but not essential
• Prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent client care skills

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary, up to £70,000, depending on experience
• Generous annual bonus
• 35 days annual including bank holidays and Christmas Closure
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Long/good service awards
• Private medical insurance

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant – INDRR

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal, Business Development, and Training

Industries

• Legal Services, Law Practice, and Staffing and Recruiting