Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Holland & Barrett; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in the UK seeks a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to manage a diverse caseload, guiding clients through challenging situations. Candidates must be qualified and experienced in clinical negligence, skilled in legal analysis and client communication. The role requires a collaborative approach and may involve occasional travel to meet clients. This position offers the chance to work on significant cases while contributing to the team's reputation and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical negligence caseloads.
• Ability to analyse complex legal and medical documents.
• Experience in client engagement and interviews.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied caseloads of clinical negligence matters.
• Assess and explain complex legal issues to clients.
• Support the team in maintaining national reputation.

Skills

Clinical negligence case management

Legal document analysis

Client communication

Organizational skills

Legal research

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor (0-4 PQE) - Bury St Edmunds or Norwich

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our specialist legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to clients whose lives have been significantly impacted by medical injury.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of your own varied caseload of clinical negligence matters, using your expertise to guide clients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. You’ll also work closely alongside Partners and the rest of the team on high‑value and highly complex claims - giving you real exposure to significant, career‑defining work.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

As well as being a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive specialising in the clinical negligence field, you should:

• have experience in running and managing your own clinical negligence caseload
• have the ability to analyse and cross reference complex and lengthy legal documents
• be able to review and understand medical records
• have experience in engaging and conducting meetings and interviews with clients, experts and Counsel
• have the ability to assess complex legal issues and explain difficult medical terminology concisely and in a client friendly manner
• be experienced in drafting complex documents and letters
• be able to communicate effectively with clients with the ability to manage difficult conversations
• having worked with senior lawyers on higher value catastrophic cases is desirable but not essential. A willingness to do so in this role is essential
• experience of dealing with families who care for and look after a significantly injured family member
• experience of Inquest representation desirable but not essential, either as an advocate or by instructing counsel. Must have a willingness to develop skillset in this area
• have exceptional organisational skills and proficient in using IT to manage client/referrer expectation and case/Court deadlines
• be proactive in relation to matter management in progressing the case and being alive to client needs and seeking assistance wherever possible
• support the team in maintaining our regional and national reputation
• be committed and willing to attend business development activities on behalf of the Clinical Negligence Team and on behalf of Ashtons Legal
• have legal research experience, providing overviews and knowledge to clients and members of the team
• have a willingness to engage in social media campaigns to promote the team and the work it undertakes (training will be given)
• have a flexible attitude and willingness to embrace change
• be able to prioritise your workload and communicate clearly to ensure work is completed by colleagues at the appropriate level, utilising the support available to you
• have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive, high‑performing team, contributing to shared goals while building strong working relationships
• be willing to travel to meet clients in their own homes when required

How we work

We like to work collaboratively so you will be required to work together with the team in the office 2-3 days each week.

Ashtons Legal is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.