Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade A - Birmingham)

4COM (4Communication B.V); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their supportive team. The role offers hybrid working flexibility, high autonomy, and engagement in complex case management. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience and excellent communication skills, with a commitment to client care and team collaboration.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)

35 days holiday a year

Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy covering some dental, optical and other medical expenses

Flexible, agile working environment

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience of handling a case load.
• Commitment to achieving results and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team.
• Proactive and commercial case management.
• Managing a caseload in a proactive manner.
• Drafting legal documentation and negotiating settlements.

Skills

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Excellent communication and drafting skills

Proficient IT skills – Microsoft Office, Proclaim and Excel

Strong attention to detail

Commercial awareness within a legal environment

Ability to coach and mentor junior team members

Excellent client-care skills

Education

8+ years PQE or equivalent experience in Clinical Negligence

Job description

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade A - Birmingham)

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid
Hybrid working available – flexible remote & on‑site collaboration

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join our dynamic and supportive team. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy, handle complex cases from start to finish, and drive commercial and proactive case management.

In Return Fletchers Offers

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year (includes bank holidays and Christmas closure). Option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year.
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy covering some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check us on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Main Responsibilities

• Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to customers.
• Proactive and commercial case management and progression.
• Supporting the Team Leader in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial performance KPIs.
• Effective and thorough time recording.

Responsible For

• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader and members of the team.
• Identifying cases ready for LOC, settlement and service within the team.
• Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is collected and collated to enable the progression of the case.
• Managing a caseload in a proactive commercial manner.
• Co‑ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties.
• Drafting legal documentation, including LOC, letters of instruction.
• Negotiating settlement and issuing and servicing proceedings if required.
• Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team.
• Advising the team on any technical issues arising from clinical negligence practice.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Recent experience of handling a case load.
• 8+ years PQE or equivalent experience in Clinical Negligence.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Proficient IT skills – Microsoft Office, Proclaim and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness within a legal environment.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
• Commitment to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent client‑care skills.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, ranked highly by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry and are dedicated to career progression from senior roles to partnership. We value inclusion, diversity, and the wellbeing of our team members.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any background and are committed to a culture where everyone can thrive. We support the Disability Confident scheme and are signing up to other diversity standards.

Application Deadline

We reserve the right to close this role before the stated date depending on calibre and volume of candidates.