Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor

• Manage a caseload of high-value and complex defendant clinical negligence claims (claimant experience also considered)
• Act on behalf of NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers
• Conduct in-depth investigations and negotiate outcomes
• Liaise with claimants, solicitors, counsel, experts, and clients
• Draft pleadings, reports and correspondence in line with service level agreements
• Support junior team members and contribute to internal and external training and networking activities
• Achieve billing and chargeable targets while maintaining exceptional client service standards
• Stay up to date with legal developments and contribute to business development initiatives

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong experience managing clinical negligence matters on behalf of defendants (or complex claimant-side experience with a willingness to transition)
• Excellent knowledge of the CPR and solid technical legal skills
• Strong advocacy and case management experience
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, meet financial targets and deliver results
• Team-oriented, self-motivated and capable of working autonomously when required
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members is advantageous

Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members

• Intellectually stimulating work
• Career progression
• Collaborative environment