Solicitor- Medical Negligence - Grade B- Birmingham

ENGINEERINGUK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical and medical negligence law firm in Birmingham seeks a Solicitor with at least 5 years of experience. The role involves providing legal advice, managing caseloads, and working with a dedicated team on complex cases. The firm values empathy, integrity, and innovation in its approach to client care and offers a supportive work environment with flexible arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous, flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days annually

Westfield Health membership

Access to Aviva Digital GP services

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in Medical Negligence.
• Passion for legal area and commitment to client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients.
• Manage own caseload from start.
• Work with the Birmingham team on complex clinical negligence cases.

Skills

Empathy

Integrity

Organizational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Innovative Mindset

Job description

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Solicitor- Medical Negligence - Grade B- Birmingham

We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'we're legal and financial experts that care'—something reflected in our work with clients and support for our teams. We foster a friendly and inclusive environment where everyone is valued for who they are and what they bring. We support flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of our colleagues, clients, and the business. Please contact our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Our Team

As the leading clinical and medical negligence law firm in the UK, we make a positive impact on our clients' lives. Our experienced solicitors understand their clients' situations and help them secure the answers and compensation they deserve. Our team handles cases involving obstetric, neonatal, anesthetic, neurosurgical, cardiac, and psychiatric care.

Examples of cases we handle include:

• Accident & Emergency claims
• Cancer claims
• Cerebral Palsy claims
• GP negligence claims

Learn more about our client stories here.

Your Responsibilities

You will provide high-quality legal advice to clients, supervise and train colleagues, and manage your own caseload from the start. Your goal is to secure interim payments to support clients' rehabilitation and care before case conclusion. You will work with the Birmingham team, led by Partner Sara Burns, specializing in complex clinical negligence cases against NHS Trusts, private practitioners, and GPs. Our cases include:

• Cancer Claims
• Cerebral Palsy
• Fatal Claims and Inquest work
• GP Negligence
• Hospital Negligence
• Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury
• Surgery claims

Sara is recognized as a leading lawyer in the region, known for achieving excellent results with a compassionate approach.

Candidate Profile

• At least 5 years' experience in Medical Negligence
• Passion for this legal area and commitment to client outcomes
• Empathy and integrity
• Innovative mindset—always seeking improvements
• Highly organized
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; option to buy additional leave
• Generous, flexible pension schemes
• Two paid volunteering days annually
• Westfield Health membership and access to Aviva Digital GP services

We promote well-being with initiatives supporting mental health and flexible working through our 'Flexible by Choice' program. We are proud to be ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community engagement, and environmental sustainability is central to our identity.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will undergo employment screening, including eligibility to work, criminal record, and financial checks, in compliance with data protection laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

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