Solicitor / Fee Earner

McCormack Legal Recruitment; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive legal practice in England is seeking a Clinical Negligence Fee Earner to join their team. This full-time role involves supporting a senior solicitor on complex claims and building an independent case load. The ideal candidate will possess experience in clinical negligence claims, strong communication skills, and IT proficiency. The practice offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities, making it an ideal choice for motivated professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience handling and assisting with clinical negligence claims.
• Strong knowledge of current case law and legal practice.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced work environment.
• IT literacy – Microsoft Office and case-management software, e.g. Proclaim.
• Ability to meet time and billing targets.

Responsibilities

• Support senior solicitor on complex clinical negligence claims.
• Handle pre and post-issue clinical negligence claims.

Skills

Fee-earning experience

Good oral and written communication skills

Excellent client care skills

Ability to work independently

IT literacy

Time management

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

IT literacy

Proclaim

Billing targets

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case-management software (e.g., Proclaim)

Job description

Clinical Negligence Fee Earner Vacancy

This is an exciting opportunity for a Grade C solicitor/fee earner to join the Clinical Negligence team of a progressive, forward‑thinking, client‑focused, award‑winning legal practice.

Based in Wirral, North West England, this firm has a local and national client base and offers services in many practice areas, including:

• Landlord & tenant

We are recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic fee‑earner to join our growing clinical negligence team on a full‑time basis. The successful candidate will work directly with a senior solicitor and Law Society panel member, supporting her with her case load, which includes high‑value and complex claims for adults and children. The role also provides the opportunity to build up an independent clinical negligence case load. We offer a supportive working environment and opportunities for career development.

Key tasks

• Working with and supporting a senior solicitor on complex clinical negligence claims, from inception to conclusion
• Handling pre and post issue clinical negligence claims from inception to conclusion

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Fee‑earning experience, including handling and/or assisting with clinical negligence claims
• Strong grasp of current case law, legal practice and procedure
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
• Excellent administrative, organisational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast‑paced work environment
• IT literacy – Microsoft Office and case‑management software, e.g. Proclaim
• Ability to meet time and billing targets

Remuneration and Working Arrangements

This is a full‑time role based in our offices in Birkenhead; however, we are happy to consider hybrid/flexible/remote arrangements for the right candidate. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.30 pm. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Professional Services