Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Job Title: Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Location: Leeds City Centre

Salary: £35,000 to £55,000

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Overview:

Our client is a regionally recognised law firm with a strong presence across local high streets and an excellent reputation within the legal community. The firm is known for delivering high-quality legal services, maintaining a strong business model, and employing experienced professionals across all departments

Due to continued success and strong financial performance within their medical negligence department, the firm is looking to recruit a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their established team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to join a reputable firm handling high-quality work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Position:

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims from initial instruction through to resolution, including settlement or trial where required. You will play a key role in supporting clients who have suffered harm as a result of medical negligence, ensuring they receive clear guidance and high-quality legal representation throughout the claims process.

The role will involve conducting thorough investigations, reviewing medical records, liaising with medical experts, and assessing the viability of potential claims. You will also be responsible for drafting key legal documents including letters of claim, witness statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss.

You will work closely with colleagues to progress matters efficiently, negotiating settlements through pre-action protocols and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate, while preparing cases for litigation and ensuring all court deadlines and procedural requirements are met.

Key Details:

The successful candidate will join a well-established and reputable firm offering a competitive salary of £32,000 to £50,000 depending on experience. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 26 days after one year of service and 31 days after five years.

Additional benefits include a pension scheme, life assurance scheme (3x annual salary), discounted travel to work scheme, voluntary healthcare options, employee ownership scheme, profit share scheme, performance bonuses, and discounted legal services including free conveyancing and will drafting. Hybrid and agile working arrangements may also be considered.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this Clinical Negligence Solicitor opportunity, please submit your application using the link provided. For a confidential discussion about the role, you are welcome to contact Rob Addy on 0114 241 8030, who is managing this recruitment process.