Solicitor (Clinical Negligence)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solicitor to join their Clinical Negligence Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with essential travel to Manchester, Liverpool, and Southport. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic setting, managing cases and supporting team efforts to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this firm fosters a culture of growth and development, providing ample opportunities for career progression and a supportive work-life balance. Join a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.

Benefits

35-hour workweek

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible working environment

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Legal qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Discuss and agree case tactics with the Team Leader.
• Progress cases efficiently and proactively.
• Deliver excellent client service and legal outcomes.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Legal Qualification

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Solicitor (Clinical Negligence)

Location: Manchester/ Southport/ Liverpool/ Hybrid

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

Fletchers specialises in Clinical Negligence, and we are looking for someone who wants to play a key role in supporting teams across the department, ensuring that cases are conducted proactively and with a focus on reducing backlogs and creating consistency.

This position involves approximately 25% of work on a small number of cases and 75% supporting other teams. The role is hybrid, with some travel to Manchester, Liverpool, and Southport as needed.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a rapidly growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, based in the North-West UK, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Southport. Many colleagues work remotely, enjoying a hybrid working environment. We offer a great work-life balance, benefits, apprenticeships, and opportunities for internal progression.

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

Main Responsibilities:

• Discussing and agreeing case tactics with the Team Leader.
• Progressing cases 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 different quantum bands and specialisms.
• Pursuing cases to conclusion.
• Delivering excellent client service and legal outcomes.
• Monitoring KPIs and case progression using data.
• Using case management systems and dashboards effectively.
• Supervising and developing junior team members.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Versatility to handle cases from others and focus on key points.
• Ability to adapt to unknown cases and progress them.
• Good IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Teamwork skills and adaptability to change.
• Strong attention to detail.

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience:

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

We reserve the right to close this role early depending on candidate quality and volume.

Benefits:

• 35-hour workweek
• Bonus scheme (targets dependent)
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays, with options to purchase extra days.
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Life Assurance, Medicash, sick pay, and enhanced family leave schemes.
• Flexible working environment promoting work-life balance.
• Regular social events and monthly vouchers.

Join us and be part of a growing, inclusive firm committed to your development and success.