Clinical Negligence Solicitors/CILEXs (NQ+)

Overview

In this role you manage claimant clinical negligence caseloads within a Band 1 ranked team, handling cases from instruction to resolution. You work closely with cross-functional professionals, navigating pre-action, litigation, and settlements to deliver clear guidance to clients. The role offers substantial home working and a competitive salary with bonus, aligning with a claimant-focused practice that values client care and efficient case progression. You will contribute to high-quality outcomes while shaping the evolution of the team's clinical negligence work.

Pay / Benefits

• home working
• competitive salary
• bonus structure
• flexible working
• Band 1 ranked team
• professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage claimant clinical negligence caseloads with autonomy based on PQE and capability
• Handle day-to-day case progression from instruction to resolution, including pre-action, litigation, and settlement
• Assess liability, breach of duty, causation, and quantum; provide clear client advice
• Draft and respond to key documents (Letters of Claim, schedules of loss, pleadings, witness statements)
• Instruct and liaise with medical experts, counsel, and other professionals
• Progress claims proactively, in line with Pre-Action Protocol for Clinical Disputes
• Negotiate settlements and prepare matters for litigation, ADR, or trial
• Maintain high standards of client care, communication, compliance, and accurate time recording

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive (NQ+)
• Experience handling own caseload or assisting on clinical negligence matters
• Working knowledge of Pre-Action Protocol and relevant court procedures
• Ability to analyse breach of duty, causation, and quantum in clinical negligence claims
• Experience drafting key legal documentation (Letters of Claim, pre-action correspondence)
• Strong case management and time-recording skills
• Excellent client care and communication abilities

• Client-focused
• Clear communication
• Organisational skills
• Drafting Letters of Claim and pre-action documents
• Case management systems knowledge
• Instructing medical experts and counsel

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