Job Description

Experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established legal practice in Wakefield as an Experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor, where you'll handle a challenging and rewarding caseload of medical negligence claims. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in this specialist area while working within a supportive and professional environment.

The Role

You'll be managing a diverse caseload of clinical negligence matters, representing clients who have suffered harm due to medical negligence. Working with medical experts and handling complex cases, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to clients' lives while developing your specialist expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims from inception to resolution
• Conduct detailed case investigations and liability assessments
• Instruct and liaise with medical experts and specialist counsel
• Draft complex legal documents including Particulars of Claim and expert reports
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients at court hearings
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on prospects of success and quantum
• Manage case progression through the clinical negligence protocol
• Conduct client meetings and provide compassionate support throughout proceedings
• Handle high-value and complex medical negligence cases
• Collaborate with barristers on case strategy and court advocacy

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with substantial clinical negligence experience (4+ years PQE preferred)
• Strong knowledge of medical negligence law and procedure
• Experience handling complex clinical negligence claims
• Excellent case management and analytical skills
• Ability to work with medical experts and understand medical records
• Strong negotiation and advocacy abilities
• Compassionate approach when dealing with vulnerable clients
• Commercial awareness and understanding of costs implications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload effectively

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to handle high-value and complex clinical negligence cases
• Professional development and specialist training opportunities
• Supportive team environment with access to experienced practitioners
• Career progression prospects within an established department
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
• Access to leading medical experts and specialist counsel
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to clients' lives
• Continuing professional development support

About the Client 

The firm is a well-established legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional clinical negligence services. Their dedicated team has built an excellent track record in securing successful outcomes for clients who have suffered medical negligence, combining legal expertise with a compassionate approach to client care.

Ready to advance your clinical negligence career?

Apply now, or contact Lee for more info via lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882.