Clinical Negligence Associate

• Manage a caseload of defendant clinical negligence files
• Draft reports and legal documentation
• Interview witnesses and draft witness statements
• Instruct experts and counsel
• Attend court for CMCs and application hearings
• Negotiate settlements
• Hold conferences with counsel
• Prepare for and attend trials and mediations
• Cover secondments with NHS Resolution
• Support colleagues on higher-value and complex claims
• Draft client-facing articles and updates
• Support free advice clinics at local hospital trusts
• Deliver client training and presentations
• Supervise junior colleagues and support team development

• A qualified Solicitor or CILEX, with ideally 1-3 years’ PQE
• Defendant clinical negligence experience at an NHS Resolution panel firm
• Ability to manage cases independently and work collaboratively
• Strong understanding of client needs, protocols and KPIs
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail
• Evidence of meeting time recording and contribution targets

MDO experience desirable but not essential

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus birthday day off and Christmas shut down
• Holiday buy, sell and carryover options
• Private medical insurance
• Annual fitness allowance
• Life assurance and income protection
• Along with a range of other attractive employee benefits