Solicitor

Fletchers Group; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a Solicitor to join their dynamic Clinical Negligence team. This role offers the chance to work on high-severity cases and collaborate with experienced professionals dedicated to achieving justice for clients. The firm promotes a positive work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will be newly qualified or have equivalent experience, ready to make a meaningful impact in a thriving department. Join a firm that values diversity and invests in your professional development.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible working environment

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Medicash policy

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes

Company sick pay

Funded company social events

Charity opportunities

Qualifications

• Newly qualified to Grade A Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives.
• Experience in handling Clinical Negligence cases up to trial.

Responsibilities

• Handle Clinical Negligence cases at all stages.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced professionals.

Skills

Clinical Negligence

Legal Research

Trial Preparation

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Location - We are based in the North-West of the UK, with offices in Manchester, Bolton, Liverpool, Leeds, Southport & Cambridge, although we offer hybrid working, enjoying the benefit from working from home, and attending the office to work and collaborate with colleagues.

Our Clinical Negligence Department:

We are one of the largest Clinical Negligence departments in the UK. We have over 200 team members building a nationwide reputation for dealing with all forms of clinical negligence, and a team which is solely dedicated to dealing with the highest severity injuries caused by a medical mistake.

You would be joining passionate, experienced Clinical Negligence professionals, several of whom hold accreditations from APIL, AvMA and Law Society Clinical Negligence panel.

What we are looking for:

Newly qualified up to Grade A Solicitors/ Chartered Legal Executives (or experience equivalent) to join the already successful and growing teams.

The ideal candidates would have experience handling Clinical Negligence cases at all stages of the case, up to and including trial.

In return Fletchers can offer

• 35 hours working week
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment.
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance.
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option.
• Life Assurance Policy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Medicash policy, which offers counselling and a claim back option on dental, optical, and other medical expenses.
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes.
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Charity/fund raising opportunities to be involved in, as part of the Fletchers Foundation
• Monthly company meeting lead by our Executive, detailing business updates.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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