Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor — Hybrid Caseload

William James Recruitment; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 70k

35 days leave

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Legal 500 team

High value caseload

Clear progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Sheffield to manage a strong pipeline of cases from inception to conclusion. The role offers a high-quality, complex caseload within a respected Legal 500 practice and a supportive team culture.

You will handle multi-track Clinical Negligence matters, draft important documents, and foster excellent client relationships while progressing your career with autonomy and clear progression prospects.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Experience managing your own Clinical Negligence caseload.
• Litigation experience essential.
• Strong drafting and file management skills.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Organised with strong time management ability.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of Clinical Negligence claims from start to finish.
• Investigate and litigate multi-track matters.
• Progress cases efficiently while maintaining high service standards.
• Draft key legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage client relationships with empathy and professionalism.
• Work on high-value claims including birth injury, brain injury and spinal injury matters (where applicable).
• Meet KPIs and contribute to team success.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking quality work, autonomy, and strong progression prospects.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting & file management

Client communication

Independence & teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Sheffield to manage a strong pipeline of cases from inception to conclusion. The role offers a high-quality, complex caseload within a respected Legal 500 practice and a supportive team culture.

You will handle multi-track Clinical Negligence matters, draft important documents, and foster excellent client relationships while progressing your career with autonomy and clear progression prospects.