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Medical Negligence Solicitor

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: JS Legal Recruitment Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation, Civil Law
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Medical Negligence Solicitor

We are working with a leading UK Law firm with multiple offices in Essex, who are seeking a Medical Negligence solicitor to join a well-established and growing team. The firm is known for delivering high quality advice through clear, empathetic communication and for providing long- term practical solutions.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor looking to progress their career while working on complex , high- quality matters within a supportive and collegiate environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Medical Negligence Solicitor

* Manage medical negligence matters from initial instruction through to settlement or trial

* Review medical records, expert reports, and evidence to assess the merits of claims

* Instructing counsel and medical experts

* Draft legal documents such as letters of claim, pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements

* Conduct negotiations with defendant solicitors, insurers, and NHS Resolutions

* Analyse complex medical and legal issues to determine liability, causation, and quantum

* Work closely with medical experts to obtain opinion evidence

* Prepare cases for mediation, settlement meetings, and court hearings

About you

* Qualified Solicitor 2 + years PQE in Medical Negligence

* Ability to interpret complex medical evidence

* Effective negotiation and communication skills

* Strong client care, communication, and relationship building skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

* Competitive salary

* Ongoing training

* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays , extra days for Christmas closure

* Death in service benefit

* Group income protection scheme

* Pension , Sick pay

* Health & Wellbeing support

Apply Now

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL
2384 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion .

For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website.

All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
Additional Information / Benefits
Pension, Sick Pay, Health cash Plan
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