Solicitor (Clinical Negligence)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Solicitor to join their expanding Clinical Negligence Team in a hybrid role. This position involves a mix of casework and supporting various teams, promoting a collaborative environment. With a focus on client service and legal outcomes, you'll engage in discussions on case tactics, manage procedures efficiently, and supervise junior staff. The firm values work-life balance and offers a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexible working arrangements. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a supportive setting, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Medicash health benefits

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes

Flexible working environment

Social events

Monthly vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills essential.
• Legal qualification or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Discuss and plan case tactics with the Team Leader.
• Liaise with clients, experts, and third-party solicitors.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Legal Qualification or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

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Solicitor (Clinical Negligence), Manchester

Location: Manchester, Southport, Liverpool / Hybrid

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd has a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Clinical Negligence Team.

We specialise in Clinical Negligence and are seeking someone eager to play a key role in supporting various teams within the department. The role involves 25% case work and 75% supporting other teams, with hybrid work arrangements and some travel to Manchester, Liverpool, and Southport as needed.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

We are a rapidly expanding law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, based in the North-West UK with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Southport. We promote a healthy work-life balance, offer excellent benefits, and support internal growth and training opportunities.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and supporting initiatives like the Disability Confident scheme.

Main Responsibilities:

• Discussing and planning case tactics with the Team Leader
• Ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and proactively
• Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third-party solicitors, and insurers
• Managing pre and post-issue procedures cost-effectively
• Understanding the full case lifecycle across various specialisms
• Pursuing cases to conclusion
• Delivering excellent client service and legal outcomes
• Monitoring KPIs and case progression using data
• Utilising processes, workflows, and case dashboards effectively
• Supervising and supporting junior team members

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Versatility to handle cases from others and identify key focus areas
• Adaptability to unknown cases and ability to make progress
• Good IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office
• Teamwork skills and adaptability to change
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Legal qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience with Proclaim or other case management systems

We may close this role early depending on candidate quality and volume.

In return, Fletchers offers:

• 35-hour workweek
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets)
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure, with options to purchase extra days
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice
• Life Assurance
• Medicash health benefits
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment
• Social events and monthly vouchers

Recent company highlights:

• Growth through acquisitions and new offices in Leeds and Liverpool
• Expanded training and development programs
• Recognition in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners
• Launch of the Fletchers Foundation charity