Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade B - Northampton)

Fletchers Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Northampton seeks a dedicated Professional to manage their individual caseload in Clinical Negligence. You will utilize your extensive experience to provide guidance to junior team members while ensuring compliance with performance KPIs. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years PQE and excel in client care, organization, and communication. Join a firm known for its supportive culture and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

Flexible working environment

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of handling a caseload.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual caseload effectively.
• Support Team Leader with financial and performance KPIs.
• Negotiate settlement and issue proceedings as required.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Client care skills

Resilience

Education

5 years+ PQE in Clinical Negligence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proclaim

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Accountable for running an individual caseload.

• Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients.
• Contributing to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team.
• Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the team's financial and performance KPIs.
• Effective and thorough time recording.
• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team.
• Identifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement and service within the team.
• Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case.
• Managing a caseload in a proactive commercial manner.
• Co‑ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties.
• Drafting legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction.
• Negotiating settlement and issuing and servicing proceedings as required.
• Litigating claims as required.
• Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team.
• Advising the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from Team Leader/Head of Department.
• Attending conferences with counsel, meetings with clients and court outside standard hours when necessary.
• Participating in business development activities and contributing ideas and articles.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of handling a case load.
• 5 years+ PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office packages, Proclaim and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment.
• Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring.
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent client care skills.
• Resilient and experienced in managing challenging situations.
• A full clean driving licence is desirable.

Benefits

• 35 hours working week.
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met).
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with the option to purchase up to 3 extra days a year. Long service award of 3 days after the 5th, 7th and 9th full year of employment.
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option.
• Life Assurance Policy.
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses.
• Company sick pay.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes.
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance.
• Varied calendar of funded company social events.
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees.
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

About Fletchers Group

At Fletchers Group, we’re more than just a law firm - we’re a team united by purpose. We specialise in personal injury and clinical negligence law with outstanding rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Our hybrid and flexible working practices ensure a supportive environment, and we are proud of our inclusive culture and commitment to diversity and equality.