Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Location: Watford area, Hertfordshire
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Experience: Minimum 10 years’ PQE
Working pattern: Hybrid, with up to two days working from home
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
The Opportunity
An established Hertfordshire law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its claimant litigation team.
You will independently manage a varied caseload of multi-track Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims, including matters valued at £100,000 or more. The work may include road traffic accidents, public liability claims and complex medical negligence cases.
This position offers direct client responsibility, support from experienced colleagues and the opportunity to supervise trainees and junior team members.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims from instruction through settlement or trial
- Handling multi-track claims valued at £100,000 or more
- Assessing liability, causation, quantum and litigation risk
- Obtaining and reviewing medical records and expert evidence
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and settlement documents
- Liaising with clients, medical experts, Counsel, defendants and insurers
- Negotiating settlements and participating in mediation where appropriate
- Progressing litigated matters in accordance with court directions
- Maintaining accurate files, time recording and billing records
- Supervising trainees and junior colleagues
- Supporting departmental profitability while maintaining high client-care standards
- Developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development
About You
You must have:
- Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales
- At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience
- Recent claimant Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence experience within a UK Legal Practice
- Experience managing multi-track claims valued at £100,000 or more
- Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, relevant protocols, limitation and case law
- The ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision
- Strong drafting, negotiation and evidence-analysis skills
- Experience working with medical experts and Counsel
- Confidence supervising and developing junior colleagues
- A compassionate and practical approach when supporting vulnerable clients
- Strong commercial awareness and financial case-management skills
The firm will only consider applicants who meet the minimum 10-year PQE requirement.
Salary and Benefits
The position offers:
- £70,000 to £75,000, depending on experience
- Up to two days working from home
- 35-hour working week
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance at four times basic salary after six months
- Group Income Protection after six months
- Private healthcare after three years
- Workplace pension with a 3% employer contribution
- Parking at or close to the office
- Support from experienced colleagues and litigation paralegals
- Junior supervision and team-development responsibility
The role does not include a dedicated secretary, but a digital dictation service is available for document and correspondence support.
Location
The position is based close to Watford Junction, providing convenient access from Hertfordshire, North West London and surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will normally attend the office three days per week, with up to two days working from home.
Apply in Confidence
To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
No CV or identifying information will be shared with the hiring firm without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.