Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Cardiff Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will manage a varied clinical negligence caseload from instruction to resolution, collaborating with a leading team to secure strong outcomes. You will draft statements, review medical reports, and prepare pleadings while mentoring junior staff. The firm combines technical excellence with a supportive, forward-thinking culture, offering development opportunities in high-value cases. You’ll work closely with experienced lawyers to drive meaningful results for claimants and families.

Pay / Benefits

  • Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Two annual CSR days
  • Birthday off
  • Hybrid working
  • Discounts for local businesses
  • Death in service (2x salary)

Responsibilities

  • Manage own caseload from instruction to resolution in clinical negligence matters
  • Draft witness statements and prepare pleadings
  • Review medical reports and instruct Counsel when needed
  • Collaborate with senior solicitors on complex claims
  • Support junior fee earners and contribute to team knowledge sharing
  • Contribute to high-value cases and client-facing work

Key requirements

  • Qualified solicitor with experience in clinical negligence
  • Strong organisation and time management skills, able to meet deadlines under pressure
  • Empathetic, client-focused with excellent communication
  • Ambitious, self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Empathy
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork
  • Clinical negligence case management
  • Drafting pleadings and witness statements
  • Reviewing medical reports

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