Solicitor

Slater Gordon; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Slater & Gordon, a leading law firm, is recruiting a Solicitor for their prestigious Clinical Negligence team in London. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring the highest client service standards. Newly qualified solicitors are also encouraged to apply for this role with significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Pension scheme

Free legal help and discounted services

Qualifications

• Seeking solicitors, including newly qualified.
• Must have Clinical Negligence experience.
• Experience in complex casework required.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases of Clinical Negligence.
• Work with Paralegals and Legal Assistants.
• Deliver excellent client service.

Skills

Clinical Negligence experience

Client service

Managing own caseload

Running matters through to trial

Complex casework

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Slater & Gordon is currently recruiting for a Solicitor to join our award-winning Clinical Negligence team in London.

Dealing with a variety of complex cases that stem from misdiagnoses or failure to diagnose, such as spinal injury, brain injury, surgical errors, and incorrect treatment, our team is highly ranked within Chambers and the Legal 500, and has received individual awards for their work on high-profile cases.

We are looking for an individual with Clinical Negligence experience, who has managed their own caseload. Working alongside our support staff of Paralegals and Legal Assistants, we seek those who can provide excellent client service, offering a high level of care, with experience running matters through to trial and exposure to complex casework.

We will consider newly qualified solicitors and those who are due to qualify in September 2025.

Who are we?

Slater and Gordon is a leading consumer law firm committed to providing accessible, world-class legal services. We are a technology-driven legal services business led by dedicated people supporting clients at every stage of their case.

Client service is central to our mission, and we take pride in our work and our pursuit of justice.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK), we embrace diversity and believe it fosters innovation. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, motivating our employees to bring their full selves to work and invest in the company's future. Our values align us in working towards shared goals.

Our core and voluntary Benefits include:

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office (must live reasonably close)
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
• Employee Referral scheme
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App for health and wellbeing services
• Employee Assistance Programme with webinars and counselling
• Group Income Protection for long-term illness or injury
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work, meditation, and more
• Life Assurance
• Workplace pension
• Benefits Hub with discounts on various services
• Free legal help and discounted legal services

Your Professional Development

We support your career growth through courses, professional qualifications, external training, and internal resources.

Our Values

We aim to recruit top talent and uphold high legal standards, fostering a culture guided by the S+G Way:

• We do what we say we will
• We create rather than wait
• We own and resolve issues
• We respect and encourage each other
• We prioritize work-life balance

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