Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C)
Location: Manchester Hybrid
Hybrid working available – with flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.
Join Our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade C Solicitor (or Equivalent)
Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a NQ- Grade C Solicitor or equivalent to join our dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will make a real difference. With a strong reputation in clinical negligence and a team that includes APIL, AvMA, and Law Society accredited specialists, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. As a Grade C Solicitor, you will support Lawyers and Senior Lawyers in the management of a diverse caseload from inception through to trial, assist in settling cases, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the team’s success.
In Return Fletchers Offers
- 35 hours working week
- Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
- 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with an option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year, and long service award of 3 days after 5th, 7th, and 9th year of employment
- Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
- Life Assurance Policy
- Medicash policy to cover 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
- Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
- A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Accountable For
- Running an individual caseload
- Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients
- Contributing to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team
- Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs
- Effective and thorough time recording
Responsible For
- Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team
- Identifying and driving cases ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team
- Ensuring relevant information is collected and collated to enable case progression
- 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 and letters of instruction
- Negotiating settlement and issuing / servicing proceedings as required
- Overseeing documentation and correspondence produced by the team
- Advising the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from Team Leader/Head of Department
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Recent experience of handling a case load
- NQ – 5 years PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and drafting skills
- Excellent IT skills especially in Microsoft Office packages, Proclaim and Excel
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment
- Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring
- Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
- Excellent Client Care Skills
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.
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