Solicitor or Equivalent; Clinical Negligence Grade B

Overview

Solicitor Grade B (or Equivalent) –

Location:

Reading/Hybrid. Hybrid working available with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We offer hybrid and flexible working practices balancing home-based work with in-office collaboration.

Join Our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade B Solicitor (or Equivalent). Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a highly skilled lawyer to join our dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will make a real difference. Our team has a strong reputation in clinical negligence and includes APIL, AvMA, and Law Society accredited specialists.

You will independently manage a variety of clinical negligence cases with a proactive, client-focused, and commercially aware approach. Collaboration will be key as you work with our team to deliver outstanding results, while benefiting from a collaborative culture, hybrid working, and excellent benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a progressive environment where your contribution is valued and your professional growth supported.

In Return Fletchers Offers

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year
• 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
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A 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 collected and collated to enable 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.

• Recent experience of handling a caseload.
• 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.

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

Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. We aspire to be the best…