Clinical Negligence Solicitor
hace 4 días
Sheffield
Role: Clinical Negligence Solicitor Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid About the Firm Our client is a highly regarded national law firm with a strong reputation across the UK legal market and a significant presence in the Legal 500. They are known for delivering high-quality, claimant-focused legal services, alongside a supportive culture and strong commitment to employee development and wellbeing. The firm has a long-established and highly respected Clinical Negligence practice, with a particular specialism in complex, high-value and multi-claimant litigation. Due to continued growth within the team, they are now looking to appoint a Clinical Negligence Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) to join their Sheffield office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading claimant team working on group action and large-scale clinical negligence matters, gaining exposure to some of the most significant cases in the field. The Role The successful candidate will support senior lawyers on a varied and complex caseload of clinical and medical negligence matters, with a strong focus on group action and multi-claimant litigation. Key responsibilities will include: • Assisting on high-value, complex group action and multi-claimant litigation files, • Reviewing and analysing medical records and expert evidence, • Supporting the instruction and management of medical experts, • Drafting legal documents including correspondence, witness statements and court documents, • Assisting with case strategy, investigations and settlement discussions, • Liaising with clients and providing regular updates in a sensitive and professional manner What They’re Looking For • Qualified Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE), • Experience in clinical negligence or personal injury (claimant or defendant background considered), • Strong analytical and organisational skills, • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex casework, • Strong communication skills and client care approach, • A genuine interest in claimant clinical negligence and group litigation Salary & Benefits The firm offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Annual bonus scheme (individual and firm-wide), • Hybrid working model – 2 days per week in the Sheffield office, with Wednesdays as a mandatory office day, • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Holiday buy and sell scheme, • Enhanced pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • Reward and recognition initiatives, • Charity volunteering day and dedicated wellbeing day, • Discounted legal services, • Retail, leisure, and restaurant discounts How to Apply If you are an NQ–2 PQE Clinical Negligence Solicitor looking to join a leading claimant-focused team working on complex group litigation, please apply via the link provided. For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauren Hopkinson on 0114 241 8030, who is managing this recruitment process.