Solicitor

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK); Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working – 2 days per week in/at

Employee referral bonus scheme

Annual bonus scheme (discretionary)

Job summary

Slater and Gordon are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our award-winning Clinical Negligence team in the UK. You will handle a broad range of complex and high-value clinical negligence claims, including spinal and brain injuries, delayed or missed diagnoses, surgical errors, and incorrect treatment.

The role requires a qualified solicitor with proven clinical negligence experience and a track record of managing own caseload, delivering exceptional client care through all stages of

Job description

• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Annual bonus scheme (discretionary)

Slater & Gordon is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our award-winning Clinical Negligence team.

Recognised by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, our highly respected team handles a broad range of complex and high-value clinical negligence claims, including cases involving spinal and brain injuries, delayed or missed diagnoses, surgical errors, and incorrect treatment. The team has also received individual and industry recognition for its work on high-profile and landmark cases.

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor with proven Clinical Negligence experience and a strong track record of managing their own caseload. Working alongside a dedicated team of Paralegals and Legal Assistants, you will provide exceptional client care while progressing cases through all stages of litigation, including trial where appropriate.

This opportunity would suit a driven and compassionate professional who thrives on complex casework, demonstrates excellent technical expertise, and is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients during some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

Who are we?

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.

Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.

Our Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days of leave
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Annual bonus scheme (discretionary)

Health & Wellbeing

• Access to Aviva Digicare+ (health checks, Digital GP, mental health support, second medical opinions, and more)
• BUPA private healthcare after 1 year (single cover, tax applies)
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling and wellbeing webinars)
• Health & wellbeing perks including gym discounts, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions, and more
• Dental insurance

Financial & Protection

• Life assurance cover
• Income protection if you’re unable to work long-term due to illness or injury
• Workplace pension (5% employer contribution after probation)

Extras

• Access to a Benefits Hub with discounts on shopping, travel, food, and entertainment
• Free legal support and discounted legal services

Some benefits are dependent on passing probation or length of service and may change over time.

Your Professional Development

We will also support and encourage you with developing your career with an award-winning law firm. We run courses across our offices and are continuously monitoring and updating the learning and development offering based on what you tell us. We can support you with your continuous professional development by providing funding for professional qualifications, attending external training courses and providing you with a range of internal learning resources.

Our Values

Like all great businesses, we strive to recruit the best people and uphold the highest legal standards.

Our people bring something a little different. We hire people who can challenge, remove roadblocks and deliver outstanding customer service.

That Why At Slater + Gordon We Go Further With Our Values. How We Work Is Guided By The S+G Way. This Means

• We do what we say we will
• We don’t wait we create
• We own it, we sort it
• We respect and encourage each other
• We make time to live

The S+G Way defines the specific behaviours and actions that our colleagues and our customers care about the most. We know this, because our colleagues helped to create the way, through a series of interactive workshops and interviews.

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

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