Medical Negligence Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Long/good service awards

Job summary

William James Recruitment is looking for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Legal Executive in Sheffield, offering a competitive salary up to £75,000 and hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will manage their own caseload of Clinical Negligence claims, preferably with litigation experience. The firm emphasizes client care and offers generous benefits including bonuses and private medical insurance. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work within a top-tier national firm dedicated to quality legal advice.

Qualifications

• NQ - 6 years PQE Clinical Negligence experience.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims.
• Investigate and litigate multi-track cases.
• Meet all KPI targets set by the firm.

Skills

Litigation experience

Leadership skills

Client care skills

Knowledge of the Damages Claims Portal

Job description

Medical Negligence - Solicitor - Hybrid - Sheffield - up to £75,000

This is a superb opportunity to join a top tier national firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to both businesses and individuals.

The Role

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 desirable. 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 - 6 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 £75,000, 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.