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 GradeC Solicitor in our Clinical Negligence team, you will play a crucial role in supporting Lawyers and Senior Lawyers in the management of a diverse caseload of clinical negligence cases, from inception through to trial. You will work under supervision and in accordance with company policies and legal standards, taking on delegated tasks and assisting 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. If successful, you will join a large, busy team of clinical negligence experts, working on all aspects of litigation, both pre‑ and post‑litigation, in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for running 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 the delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs.
- Ensure effective and thorough time recording.
- Discuss and agree case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team.
- Identify and drive cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team.
- Work with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case.
- Manage a caseload in a proactive commercial manner.
- Co‑ordinate the progression of cases with all internal and external parties.
- Drafter of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction.
- Negotiate settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings if required.
- Litigate claims as required.
- Oversee the documentation and correspondence produced by the team.
- Advise the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from the Team Leader/Head of Department.
Qualifications
- Recent experience of handling a caseload, NQ 5years PQE or equivalent experience in Clinical Negligence.
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
- Excellent communication and drafting skills.
- Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office packages, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong 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.
Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed.
Benefits
- 35‑hour working week.
- Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met).
- 35 days holiday per year, including bank holidays; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year.
- Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary‑sacrifice option.
- Life assurance policy.
- Medicash policy to cover dental, optical and other medical expenses.
- Company sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and IVF schemes.
- Flexible, agile working environment.
- Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds.
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