Trainee Solicitor - Clinical Negligence

Stephensons Solicitors LLP; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in Wigan is seeking a Trainee Solicitor specializing in Clinical Negligence. The role offers a two-year fixed-term training position with the possibility of a qualified role upon completion. Candidates must have a law degree and be working towards LPC/SQE, with strong communication and organizational skills required. This position offers flexible hybrid working options and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Early monthly pay scheme

Life Assurance

Hybrid working

Well-being package

Free parking

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Season ticket & travel support

Social events & clubs

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards LPC/SQE.
• Strong computer literacy and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop as a solicitor within the Clinical Negligence department.
• Manage a caseload under supervision.
• Assist with client care and prepare legal documents.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good organisational and time-management skills

Strong computer literacy

Ability to work as part of a team

Highly adaptable and flexible

Calm under pressure

Education

Law degree (2:1 or above)

Completed or working towards LPC/SQE

Maths and English GCSE (minimum C, 4 or equivalent)

Job description

Role:Trainee Solicitor - Clinical Negligence

Contract: Two year fixed term contact
Salary:Dependant on experience
Office base:Wigan, WN3 5BA -hybrid/agile working after a period of training
Hours:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

• Are you a law graduate looking for an exciting, new opportunity?
• Have you completed or are working towards LPC/SQEand looking for 2 years QWE in Clinical Negligence?
• What about working for a well-respected, Sunday Times Best Place to Work and Investors in People Gold firm who genuinely cares about your career and development?

Yes? Then we have an opportunity for you!

The Role

You will train and develop as a solicitor within our Clinical Negligence department, supporting experienced solicitors and gradually managing your own caseload under supervision. You’ll work on complex and rewarding cases, assisting with client care, preparing legal documents, and contributing to the progression of claims efficiently and to a high professional standard.

This is a training position withthe intention of offering the right person a qualified position within Clinical Negligence after this 2 year period.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising and attending clients under supervision
• Preparing funding documents and ensuring compliance with legal aid requirements
• Requesting and reviewing medical records
• Drafting instructions to experts and counsel
• Arranging and attending conferences
• Preparing letters of claim, witness statements, schedules of loss, and court applications
• Preparing electronic bundles for hearings and trials
• Ensuring compliance with client care requirements and internal case management processes
• Completing delegated tasks within agreed timescales
• Carrying out administrative duties where required

To find our more about the Clinical NegligenceTeam, please click here

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly adaptable and flexible
• Able to work independently or collaboratively
• Calm under pressure and confident when dealing with challenging matters
• Committed, hard-working and discreet
• Approachable, patient and polite
• Genuinely interested in clinical negligence

Essential:

• Law degree (2:1 or above)
• Completed or working towards LPC/SQE
• Maths and English GCSE (minimum C, 4 or equivalent)
• Strong computer literacy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable:

• Previous experience in clinical negligence or personal injury

We also look for individuals who embody our brand values: approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive.

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award-winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to growth and development. We offer a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Why not click here to see why you should come and work for us and here’s a brief insight from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, into what we’re all about at Stephensons.

What Can We Offer?

Click here to view further details of our benefits package

• Generous annual leave package (increases with service)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Early monthly pay scheme
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid working
• Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
• Well-being package (financial, physical & mental health support)
• Free parking
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
• Will writing service*
• Season ticket & travel support
• Payroll giving scheme
• Social events & clubs
• Reward & recognition schemes
• Internal referral scheme
• Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
  *Service length conditions apply