Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Talent Finder; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Solicitor. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £60,000 plus benefits. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of claims, conducting investigations, drafting legal documents, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 3–10 years PQE, solid experience in clinical negligence and personal injury law, and a client-focused approach. Hybrid work opportunities are available.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Ongoing professional development support

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

• 3–10 years+ PQE managing clinical negligence and personal injury cases.
• Experience with fast-track and complex claims.
• Drafting pleadings and court documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload from instruction to trial.
• Conduct liability investigations and quantum evaluations.
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors or paralegals.

Skills

Clinical negligence caseload management

Personal injury claims handling

Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Client-focused approach

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Solicitor | Bury, Greater Manchester | Full Time | £35,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

Our client is a Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners recommended law firm with offices in Bury and Manchester. They specialise in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury, combining top-tier legal expertise with a modern, approachable and client-focused culture.

The team is built on integrity, empathy and ambition. They deliver outstanding outcomes for clients while actively supporting professional development, career progression and a genuinely collaborative working environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 to £60,000 (DOE) plus benefits
• Performance-related bonus structure
• Exposure to high-value, complex clinical negligence and PI work
• Opportunity to work within a Legal 500 & Chambers-ranked team
• Clear career progression, leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Supportive, modern and collaborative firm culture
• Ongoing professional development support
• Pension and generous holiday entitlement
• Free on-site car parking
• Office-based role in Bury, Greater Manchester (with hybrid opportunities)

Are you the right person for the job?

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3–10 years+ PQE
• Proven experience managing your own clinical negligence and / or personal injury caseload
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, PI litigation and clinical negligence processes
• Experience handling fast-track, multi-track and complex / high-value claims
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and research skills
• Commercially aware, client-focused and results-driven
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiastic about contributing to departmental growth and firm-wide success

What will your role look like?

• Managing a varied caseload of clinical negligence and personal injury claims from instruction through to settlement or trial (portal, fast-track and multi-track)
• Conducting detailed case assessments, liability investigations and quantum evaluations
• Drafting pleadings, letters of claim, witness statements, schedules of loss and court documents
• Instructing and liaising with medical experts, counsel, insurers and third parties
• Attending mediations, case conferences and court hearings
• Maintaining exceptional client communication throughout the lifecycle of each case
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting junior solicitors or paralegals (depending on seniority)
• Supporting business development, marketing initiatives and strategic departmental growth
• Ensuring full compliance with SRA regulations, Civil Procedure Rules and firm policies

If you're a Clinical Negligence or Personal Injury Solicitor looking for high-quality work, genuine support, and long-term progression, our client would love to hear from you.

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