Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C)
Location: Nottingham / 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 socializing with colleagues in modern offices.
Join our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade C Solicitor. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career. As a Grade C Solicitor we play a crucial role in supporting lawyers and senior lawyers in managing a diverse caseload of clinical negligence cases, from inception through to trial. Working under supervision and in accordance with company policies and legal standards, you will take on delegated tasks and assist in settling cases, contributing to the team’s overall success. You will also mentor and coach more junior team members, helping to develop their skills and knowledge. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a progressive environment where your contribution will be valued, your professional growth supported, and your work truly impactful.
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 option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year, and long service award of 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full 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 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
Main Responsibilities for the role
- Run an individual caseload.
- Provide support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients.
- Contribute to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team.
- Support 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 which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team.
- Working with the team to ensure relevant information is collected and collated to enable case progression.
- Managing a caseload in a proactive commercial manner.
- Coordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties.
- Drafting legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction.
- Negotiating settlement and issuing and serving proceedings if required.
- Litigating claims as required.
- Overseeing the 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.
- 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 respect of Microsoft Office packages, proclaim and excel.
- Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- 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.
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