Medical Negligence Solicitor

Henderson Scott Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based Medical Negligence team is seeking a Junior Associate (NQ - 2 PQE). The successful candidate will work on high-value claims, providing legal support in significant and sensitive cases. Join a collaborative environment where empathy and professionalism drive impactful legal work.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required.
• Demonstrable commitment to claimant medical negligence work.
• A keen interest in high-value litigation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior lawyers on complex clinical negligence claims.
• Managing a small caseload with increasing responsibility.
• Liaising with medical experts and attending client meetings.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) in England & Wales

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Junior Associate - Medical Negligence (NQ - 2 PQE)
Location: London
Practice Area: Medical Negligence - High-Value and Catastrophic Injury Cases

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified to 2 years' PQE solicitor to join a leading London-based Medical Negligence team renowned for its expertise in complex, high-value claims. This highly respected team is known for acting exclusively on behalf of claimants in life-changing cases, with a strong focus on matters involving brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, and birth injuries, among others.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and specialist team working at the forefront of clinical negligence litigation. The work is challenging, varied, and rewarding-offering the chance to contribute to some of the most significant and sensitive cases in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting senior lawyers on complex, high-value clinical negligence claims
• Managing a small caseload under supervision, with increasing responsibility over time
• Drafting legal documents, letters of instruction, witness statements, and schedules of loss
• Liaising with medical experts, counsel, and other third parties
• Attending client meetings and case conferences
• Conducting legal research and staying current with relevant case law and procedural developments

Key Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) in England & Wales
• Strong academic background and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable commitment to claimant medical negligence work
• A keen interest in high-value, catastrophic injury litigation
• Empathy, sensitivity, and a client-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

This role presents a unique opportunity to develop your career within a market-leading team handling some of the most impactful and rewarding work in the medical negligence sector.

Please apply directly or reach out to Ben Shepherd at Henderson Scott on LinkedIn.