Solicitor (or Equivalent) MLS

Medical Law Services; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour working week

35 days' annual leave inc. bank/parhol

Pension with salary sacrifice

Life assurance

Company sick pay

Flexible working

Funded social events

Monthly voucher awards

Job summary

Medical Law Services (MLS) in Liverpool is seeking a Clinical Negligence case auditor and support to review case acceptance and provide expert legal insight across the MLS lifecycle.

The role emphasizes high-level analysis, quality outcomes, and a collaborative, thoughtful approach with flexible hybrid working. You will influence training needs and ensure legal standards are embedded at every stage of MLS processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical negligence case management.
• Background in legal case assessment with experience in screening legal cases.
• Legal expertise in relevant field.
• Sharp analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail ensuring accuracy in decision making.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and identifying trends.

Responsibilities

• To provide key legal insight across MLS services as required.
• To review and audit clinical negligence leads vetted by the MLS team.
• Assist in shaping and delivering legal training across MLS.
• Strengthen decision making with clear guidance on complex matters.
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with case handlers and stakeholders to embed legal considerations.
• Champion best practice and compliance across the MLS process.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Clinical negligence case management

Legal case assessment

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Proclaim / software experience

Tools

Proclaim

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Negligence caseauditor and supportMedical Law Services (MLS)

Location:Hybrid, Liverpool

Medical Law Services have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role by applying their clinical negligenceexpertiseto review case acceptance.This role is at the heart of decision making, ensuring that allappropriate leadsare accepted quickly and confidently.

The Legal Support Team also provide expert legal insight throughout the lifecycle of each case during the Medical Law Services (MLS) process, thereby supporting customers of MLS in identifying and resolving key issues should they arise.

The role also involves a crucial feedback loop to assist in identification of training needs across the business and the delivery of key legal training as and when required to assist in elevating teams.The Legal Support Teams expertise will directly influence how colleagues think, learn and operate.

And the best part?

• No billing targets
• Just meaningful, early-stage legal work
• High-level analysis and real influence over quality and outcomes

This is a role for someone who wants to step away from volume-driven pressures and focus on doing great legal work - collaboratively, thoughtfully, and with purpose.

In return we can offer:

• Development through a driven L&D Department
• 35-hour working week
• 35 days' annual leave inc. bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Buy up to 3 extra holiday days
• Long-service holiday boosts (5th, 7th & 9th year)
• Pension with salary sacrifice
• Life assurance
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Family Friendly Polices (inc Maternity, Paternity & IVF support)
• Agile, flexible workingPacked calendar of funded social events
• Monthly voucher awards

Main Responsibilities for the role:

• To provide key legal insight and input as and when required across all services provided by MLS as and as and when required.
• To reviewand auditclinical negligence leadswhich have been vettedby the MLS team.
• Assist in shaping and delivering legal training across the MLS business.
• Strengthen decision making across the business offer clear, confident guidance on complex legal matters, helping colleagues navigate challenges and maintain high standards of case quality.
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops analyse trends in casework, identify recurring issues, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams — work alongside case handlers, managers, and stakeholders to ensure legal considerations are embedded at every stage of the MLS process.
• Champion best practice and compliance ensure all case-related decisions align with legal frameworks, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives support wider business projects by offering legal expertise that improves processes, enhances quality, and strengthens customer outcomes.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in clinical negligence case management
• Background in legal case assessment with experience in screening legal cases
• Legal expertise
• Sharp analytical and critical thinking skills
• Stakeholder management skills – ability to work across a number of cross functional teams, influencing decisions and acting as a trusted legal partner.
• High attention to detail ensuring accuracy in decision making
• Commitment to continuous improvement to be proactive in identification of trends, improvement opportunities and case quality standards.
• Strong experience of Proclaim or other software tools for example Adobe, Microsoft

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

About Medical Law Services- MLS:

Our Medical Law Services (MLS) teams are at the forefront of delivering trusted, expert support to the personal injury and clinical negligence sector. We are committed to building lasting partnerships that help our clients navigate complex processes with confidence and ease.

We strive to redefine industry standards, leveraging our expertise, integrity, and innovation to support and deliver real value to our clients by providing a service that drives financial and operational success.

Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry - because we understand that balance drives performance.

We also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you're starting your career or aiming for leadership, you'll find a clear path to progress and development here - from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles.

We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.

Medical Law Services 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. We understand and celebrate 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.

If you would like to more, please visit our website

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