Job Description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Location: Flexible across multiple offices in Lincolnshire and the Midlands
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

A well-established regional law firm, recognised in the Legal 500 for its clinical negligence expertise, is seeking a confident and proactive Clinical Negligence Solicitor (3-5 PQE) to join its claimant team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex Multi-Track cases while developing your own caseload.

The Role

The successful candidate will have experience across a wide range of clinical negligence claims, including serious birth, brain, and spinal injuries, as well as delayed cancer treatment and surgical errors. You will work alongside an experienced Partner and be familiar with:

• Handling claims across all procedural tracks from inception to conclusion

• Funding options (CFA, BTE, ATE insurance)

• The Protocol and CPR

• Managing medical records and imaging

• Instructing experts and counsel

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

• Latest developments relating to fixed costs

You will also support the departments marketing initiatives to enhance the firms reputation and attract new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing service to existing clients

• Work with Partners and Fee Earners to develop new business

• Contribute to the growth and development of the Clinical Negligence Department

• Achieve fee income targets and departmental objectives

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of law and practice in clinical negligence

• Manage billing, cash flow, and compliance with quality and risk procedures

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years PQE in Clinical Negligence

• Experience managing your own caseload

• Strong planning and organisational skills

• Good computer literacy, including case management systems

• Understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Account Rules

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

• Marketing and business development skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Proactive, positive, and client-focused attitude

• High level of integrity and empathy

Desirable

• Existing client following

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discount on legal and wealth management services
• Income protection
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme