Application Deadline: 10 April 2026
Department: Clinical Negligence
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
Exciting Job Opportunity: Clinical Negligence Lawyer at Thompsons Solicitors in Manchester! Are you ready to elevate your career in clinical negligence law? Thompsons Solicitors, a leading firm in the field, is seeking a talented Clinical Negligence Lawyer to join our highly respected North West team. With a flexible hybrid working model, this is your opportunity to be part of a firm that champions justice and values its people. With a passion for putting the client first and demonstrating excellent client care, our Clinical negligence Lawyers handle a wide range of multi-track cases ranging from misdiagnoses to complex cases involving brain, spinal and birth injuries requiring comprehensive rehabilitation packages.
At Thompsons, you will manage high-quality clinical negligence cases from the initial interview through to settlement, working within a supportive and collaborative team including specialist paralegal support. You will represent both private clients and trade union members. You will retain an appropriate case holding and be responsible all aspects of running those cases from evidence gathering, instructing counsel and taking an active role in conferences with counsel and experts, JSMs/ADR and progressing cases to trial, including split trials where appropriate, in addition to profit costs forecasting and liaising with our in house costs team on costs recovery. With a passion for putting the client first and demonstrating excellent client care, our Clinical negligence Lawyers handle a wide range of multi-track cases ranging from misdiagnoses to complex cases involving brain, spinal and birth injuries requiring comprehensive rehabilitation packages.
We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors or legal executives with up to date knowledge of the law relating to clinical negligence and the civil litigation process, we are open to exploring opportunities for candidates with all levels of experience within this specialist area.
As well as excellent communication and client care skills, demonstrating an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients is essential. The ability to construct clear and effective arguments, yielding the best results for our clients is also key.
We are looking for team players who enjoy engaging in marketing and business development opportunities, together with proven competency and expertise in the field of clinical negligence. For more senior candidates, this may be by accreditation with either the Law Society or AVMA, or other relevant professional memberships.
We offer more than just a job; we offer growth. Lawyers with less experience will be offered an opportunity to co-work complex cases with senior lawyers. All our lawyers have access to exceptional training opportunities and progression pathways, this role provides the perfect environment for you to thrive and have your expertise and dedication recognised.
Please apply today or contact Steven King on stevenking@thompsons.law
Thompsons Solicitors is the UK's most experienced personal injury and employment rights law firm, our commitment to social justice is at the heart of our practice.
The firm was established in 1921 by the civil rights lawyer Harry Thompson. We have stayed true to his vision of using the law to protect and advance the rights of working people, and we are proud to be part of the trade union movement.
We represent individuals and unions from 18 offices across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with an associated firm in Scotland.
We proudly pledge never to act for insurance companies or employers.
Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224
Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.
