Solicitor – Medical Negligence (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Supportive team

Fixed-term role

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited on behalf of a well-established litigation practice in Cork seeks an experienced Solicitor with Medical Negligence expertise to cover maternity leave on a fixed-term basis up to 12 months. You will manage a varied caseload, instruct clients, review medical records and expert reports, draft pleadings, and coordinate with experts, counsel and third parties.

Start date November 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate in Ireland.
• Demonstrable experience handling Medical Negligence cases.
• Strong knowledge of Irish litigation procedures.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and case management skills.
• Ability to manage files autonomously while working collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication and client care abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Desirable Experience in plaintiff litigation.
• Familiarity with High Court personal injuries and medical negligence proceedings.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of medical negligence matters independently.
• Taking detailed client instructions and advising clients throughout the litigation process.
• Reviewing and analysing medical records and expert reports.
• Drafting pleadings, affidavits, motions, briefs and legal correspondence.
• Liaising with medical experts, counsel and third parties.
• Conducting settlement negotiations where appropriate.
• Preparing cases for Court hearings and trials.
• Attending Court and consultations as required.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations.

Skills

Medical Negligence

Litigation procedures

Client communication

Case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor Ireland

Job description

Solicitor – Medical Negligence (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)

Location: Cork
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (up to 12 months)
Start Date: November 2026
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

About the Role

A well-established litigation practice is seeking an experienced Solicitor with Medical Negligence expertise to join the team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover for up to one year. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to manage a varied and high-quality caseload within a busy plaintiff litigation environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior solicitors and support staff in progressing medical negligence claims from initial instruction through to resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of medical negligence matters independently.
• Taking detailed client instructions and advising clients throughout the litigation process.
• Reviewing and analysing medical records and expert reports.
• Drafting pleadings, affidavits, motions, briefs and legal correspondence.
• Liaising with medical experts, counsel and third parties.
• Conducting settlement negotiations where appropriate.
• Preparing cases for Court hearings and trials.
• Attending Court and consultations as required.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate in Ireland.
• Demonstrable experience handling Medical Negligence cases.
• Strong knowledge of Irish litigation procedures.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and case management skills.
• Ability to manage files autonomously while working collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication and client care abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Desirable Experience in plaintiff litigation.
• Familiarity with High Court personal injuries and medical negligence proceedings.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently and meet deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a respected and established practice.
• High-quality medical negligence work.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience and calibre.
• Fixed-term flexibility with a November 2026 start date.