Negligence Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is looking for a Medical Negligence Solicitor with 2+ years PQE for a hybrid role. You will manage diverse medical negligence claims, support clients through legal processes, and contribute to a high-profile legal team renowned for its expertise in clinical negligence.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Health insurance

Death in service benefit

Competitive salary

Excellent career development opportunities

Strong focus on training and professional growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE as a Medical Negligence Solicitor.
• Experience with inquests and psychiatric injuries.
• Strong client care skills and a passion for justice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of medical negligence claims.
• Conduct legal research and client advocacy.
• Work with medical experts to develop case strategy.

Skills

Client care

Legal research

Drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Are you a Medical Negligence Solicitor 2 years + PQE seeking a Hybrid role? Our Client offersPerkbox, enhanced pension, health insurance, death in service plus many more great benefits.

About The Firm:

My client is a highly regarded Legal500 law firm located in Essex/Herts 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.

Negligence Solicitor 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 of the Negligence Solicitor:

• 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.


Negligence Solicitor 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.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary DOE.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Strong focus on training and professional growth.
• Modern offices with excellent IT facilities and support.

For further information about this Negligence Solicitor role please contact Marcus Stevens quoting reference number 37200

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