Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Our client is a highly reputable firm who are recruiting for their successful and growing team based in Newcastle. The firm are looking for a Grade B (or equivalent) Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their highly experienced team.

The Role

You will manage your own varied caseload of clinical negligence matters with a first class client focused and proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Running your own caseload of clinical negligence files independently
• Providing support and outstanding advice to your client base and coordinating the progression of client cases
• Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
• Negotiating settlements and the issuing and service of proceedings should it be required.
• Identifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team.

About You

• At least 2 years + PQE in clinical negligence including running your own caseload of files with minimal supervision
• Grade B or equivalent clinical negligence solicitor
• Excellent client communication and drafting skills
• Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment
• Ability to support and mentor junior team members

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Great bonus scheme
• Hybrid and agile working options
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure (including holiday purchase scheme and long-term service holiday days)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Medicash
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes
• Monthly voucher awards

If you are interested in this Clinical Negligence Solicitor role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.