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Defendant Clinical Negligence Associate

United Kingdom, Manchester Employment contract 48000.00 - 52000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 24, 2025
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Job Description

An opportunity to join a top-tier international law firm's Healthcare team in Manchester, focused on high-value and complex Clinical Negligence cases.

Job Responsibility

  • Assist a partner on higher value Clinical Negligence cases
  • manage own smaller caseload.

Requirements

  • Previous experience of handling or assisting on Clinical Negligence claims
  • defendant experience preferred
  • candidates with claimant background should consider applying.

Nice to have

Claimant background experience for candidates moving into defendant work.

What we offer

  • Flexible/hybrid working
  • private medical cover
  • pension contribution
  • season ticket loans
  • social events
  • cycle to work scheme.
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