Medical Negligence Solicitor - Sheffield (5654)

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Grade C Solicitor to join their Medical Negligence team in Sheffield. The role involves managing medical negligence cases and assisting in high-value claims. Ideal candidates will have a passion for medical negligence law and experience in handling moderate complexity cases. Excellent case management and client communication skills are essential. The firm offers a supportive environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

Volunteering days

Health membership benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in medical negligence law is required.
• Ability to manage caseloads of moderate complexity.
• Experience assisting senior colleagues on high-value cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of medical negligence matters.
• Support senior team members on complex cases.
• Apply analytical skills to identify key issues.

Skills

Medical negligence expertise

Client communication skills

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor (Grade C)

Job description

Medical Negligence Solicitor - Sheffield (5654)

We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.

We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

We are currently recruiting for a talentedGrade C Solicitorto join our Medical Negligence team based in our Sheffield office, led by PartnerSarah Rowland .

Sarah has specialised in medical law for more than 20 years and is nationally recognised for her expertise in birth injury, amputation, and spinal injury cases. She is known for her first-class litigation skills, strategic approach, and compassionate client care, consistently praised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

Our Sheffield team works exclusively on medical negligence cases, supporting clients across South Yorkshire and the East Midlands. We handle some of the most complex and life-changing claims, including cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, cancer misdiagnosis, and fatal claims, often involving inquests.

As a Grade C Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of medical negligence matters, typically of moderate complexity and value, while also assisting senior team members with high-value, complex cases. You’ll be involved from start to finish, applying your analytical and commercial skills to identify key issues and deliver practical, empathetic solutions. Where appropriate, you’ll aim to secure interim payments to support rehabilitation, care packages, and suitable accommodation before final settlement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced, supportive, and passionate team that is committed to improving patient safety and advocating for better standards in medical care.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about medical negligence and is keen to develop their career with us at IM. Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor (Grade C) with experience in medical negligence law
• Have the ability to take instructions from clients and provide sound legal advice
• Demonstrate technical experience in managing medical negligence cases of moderate complexity and value
• Be experienced in assisting seniors on complex, high-value cases
• Possess strong case management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for clients

If this sounds like you, please hit the'Apply Now'button to submit your application.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them

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