Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Hybrid Working

Nelsons Solicitors; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probationary/prob

Pension

Discounts on selected legal services

Job summary

Nelsons Solicitors in Nottingham is recruiting a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a large, well-regarded team recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers. The role involves managing a multi-track caseload with support to run your own cases, and working within a friendly, proactive specialist team.

The role offers hybrid working after probation, with opportunities for business development and client advocacy. The successful candidate will have substantial post-qualification experience and be

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 4–8 years post-qualification experience in clinical negligence.
• Positive and proactive outlook in a busy, pressured environment.
• Willing to engage in business development and networking events.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of claimant clinical negligence files from inception to settlement/trial.
• Assess liability, quantum and merits, instructing experts and counsel as appropriate.
• Draft pleadings, schedules, witness statements and instructions to counsel/experts.
• Attend conferences, settlement meetings and mediations.
• Provide empathetic, clear and practical advice to clients.
• Contribute to business development and the wider profile of the team.

Skills

Case management

Client communication

Legal research

Business development

IT skills

Education

Solicitor with 4–8 years PQE

Job description

Nelsons Solicitors in Nottingham is recruiting a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a large, well-regarded team recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers. The role involves managing a multi-track caseload with support to run your own cases, and working within a friendly, proactive specialist team.

The role offers hybrid working after probation, with opportunities for business development and client advocacy. The successful candidate will have substantial post-qualification experience and be