Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade A/B- Leeds)

Fletchers Solicitors; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join their Clinical Negligence team. In this pivotal role, you'll manage a diverse caseload with autonomy, ensuring each case is handled with a proactive and commercially focused approach. Your expertise will be crucial in fostering strong client relationships and driving successful outcomes. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive team culture that encourages professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in clinical negligence law, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with ample room for advancement.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

Company sick pay

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes

Flexible working environment

Funded company social events

Monthly voucher awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing clinical negligence cases.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception to resolution with a proactive approach.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in delivering excellent service.

Skills

Clinical Negligence Law

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Client Care Skills

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

8+ years PQE in Clinical Negligence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proclaim

Excel

Job description

Role: Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade A/B)

Location: Leeds / Hybrid

As a Senior Solicitor in our Clinical Negligence team, you will play a pivotal role in managing and progressing cases with a high level of autonomy and expertise. Your responsibilities will include handling allocated cases from inception to resolution, ensuring that each is conducted with a proactive and commercially focused approach. You will correspond regularly with clients, medical experts, and other stakeholders to provide clear, informed guidance and maintain strong, supportive relationships. Your experience and leadership will be instrumental in delivering successful outcomes, driving the team's success, and upholding our commitment to excellence in clinical negligence law.

You would be joining a quality, experienced and growing team of Clinical Negligence lawyers several of whom hold accreditations such as from APIL, AvMA and Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel.

In return Fletchers can offer:

1. 35 hours working week
2. Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
3. 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 reach the maximum long service awards which are awarded after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
4. Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
5. Life Assurance Policy
6. Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
7. Company sick pay
8. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
9. Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
10. Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
11. Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees

Main Responsibilities:

Accountable for:

1. Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to customers
2. Proactive and commercial case management and progression
3. Supporting the Team Leader in ensuring the delivery of the team's financial performance KPIs
4. Effective and thorough time recording

Responsible for:

1. Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader and members of the team
2. Identifying cases which are ready for LOC, settlement and service within the team
3. Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case
4. Management of a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
5. Co-ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties
6. Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
7. Negotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings should it be required
8. Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team
9. Advising the team on any technical issues arising from

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. Recent experience of handling a case load
2. 8 years+ PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence
3. Excellent organisational and time management skills
4. Excellent communication and drafting skills
5. Excellent IT skills especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages, proclaim and excel
6. Excellent attention to detail
7. Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment
8. Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring
9. Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
10. Excellent Client Care Skills

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.

More information about us can be found on our website. https://www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/about-us

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.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.