Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade A - Birmingham)

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade A – Birmingham)

Join 4COM (4Communication B.V) as a Clinical Negligence Solicitor. This role offers a hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and collaborate in office when needed.

Location

Birmingham / Hybrid.

About the Role

As a senior solicitor you will enjoy a high level of autonomy, handling complex clinical negligence cases from start to finish. You will correspond regularly with clients, medical experts, and other stakeholders to provide clear, informed guidance and maintain strong, supportive relationships.

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, with an option to purchase up to 3 extra days holiday per year, and long‑service awards of the 3 days after the 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 the Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Main Responsibilities

• Provide support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to customers
• Manage cases proactively and commercially, ensuring timely progression
• Support the Team Leader in meeting the team’s financial performance KPIs
• Maintain accurate time recording and case management documentation

Other Responsibilities

• Discuss and agree case tactics and plans with the Team Leader and team members
• Identify cases ready for LOC, settlement and service within the team
• Collect and collate relevant information to support case progression
• Coordinate the progression of cases with all internal and external parties
• Draft legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction
• Negotiate settlement and issue and service proceedings if required
• Oversee the documentation and correspondence produced by the team
• Provide technical advice to the team on any arising issues

Essential Skills and Experience

• Recent experience handling a caseload
• 8+ years PQE or equivalent experience in Clinical Negligence
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office, Proclaim and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Commercial awareness within a legal environment
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members
• Flexibility and commitment to 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.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we have evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.

Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry, because balance drives performance.

We aim to be the best place to work in the legal sector, offering clear paths for progress from apprenticeships to senior roles, and we invest heavily in development, with many colleagues pursuing relevant qualifications.

We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package grows with you, and our base pay and bonus structure recognise and reward high performance.