Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Solicitor NQ-5 PQE

Chadwick Nott; Lewes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) for a distinguished team in Brighton. In this full-time role, you will manage high-value cases, mentor juniors, and engage in varied legal challenges. The firm promotes a collaborative culture with career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Some experience in personal injury or clinical negligence is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Willingness to travel within the South-East to meet clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload while assisting senior colleagues on complex matters.
• Advising claimants on personal injury and clinical negligence cases.
• Conducting legal research, drafting documents, and representing clients.

Skills

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (NQE to 5 years PQE)

Job description

Job title: Personal Injury And Medical Negligence Solicitor NQ-5 PQE

Location: Brighton

Salary: £46,000-£62,000+

PQE Level: 0-5 PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

We are working on behalf of a highly regarded law firm seeking a talented solicitor or legal executive (NQE to 5 years PQE) to join their distinguished Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team in Brighton.

About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected professionals in the field, handling high-value and complex claimant cases. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload while supporting senior fee earners with significant personal injury and clinical negligence claims. The role also includes inquest work and Human Rights Act claims, offering a varied and rewarding workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running your own caseload while assisting senior colleagues on complex matters
• Advising claimants on personal injury and clinical negligence cases
• Conducting legal research, drafting documents, and representing clients in negotiations
• Engaging with marketing initiatives to enhance the firm's presence
• Providing mentorship and support to junior team members

About You:
We're looking for an energetic and committed legal professional who thrives under pressure and enjoys working collaboratively. The ideal candidate will have some previous experience in personal injury or clinical negligence and a strong desire to develop their expertise.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive (NQE to 5 years PQE)
• Some experience in personal injury or clinical negligence is essential
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships
• Willingness to travel within the South-East to meet clients at home or in hospital

Join a team that has a great track record of career progression and work-life balance working alongside excellent colleagues to grow with and bounce ideas off of.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Brighton or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

(e) [e-mail]

(m) 07921 895 776

(t) 0117 917 1864

(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*