Solicitor or Equivalent; Clinical Negligence Grade B

Overview

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade

B)
Location
- Northampton/Hybrid

Shape lives. Build your career. Thrive with us. At Fletchers Group, we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team united by purpose. Our Clinical Negligence department is growing, and we’re looking for a talented Grade B Solicitor (or equivalent) to join us in delivering life-changing results for our clients. Here, you’ll manage your own caseload with the trust and autonomy you deserve, while having the backing of a highly skilled, collaborative team – including APIL, AvMA, and Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel members.

You’ll get the best of both worlds: the independence to shape your cases and the support of colleagues who genuinely want you to succeed. Bring your expertise, your passion for client care, and your drive for excellence – and we’ll give you the platform to make a real impact.

Fletchers Group – where your work changes lives.

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on Linked In)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Accountable for running an individual caseload.
• Providing support, guidance, and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients.
• Contribute to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team.
• Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs
• Effective and thorough time recording

• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team
• Identifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team.
• Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case.
• Management of a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
• Co-ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties
• Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
• Negotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings should it be required.
• Litigation of claims as required.
• Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team.
• Advising the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from Team Leader/Head of Department.
• When necessary be expected to attend conferences with counsel, meetings with clients and court outside standard hours
• Take part in business development activities and contribute ideas and articles

• Recent experience of handling a case load
• 5 years+ PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Excellent IT skills especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages, Proclaim and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment
• Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring.
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent Client Care Skills
• Successful candidates will be resilient and have experience of managing challenging situations
• A full clean driving licence is desirable.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

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