At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and support senior lawyers on complex medical negligence cases.
- Company: Join a leading national law firm with a strong reputation in claimant practices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic team environment with flexible office days.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives by handling sensitive and impactful cases.
- Qualifications: 4-6 years PQE in medical negligence and experience with complex cases.
The predicted salary is between 58000 - 66000 £ per year.
I am recruiting on behalf of a leading national law firm for a Solicitor to join their established Medical Negligence team, with flexibility to be based in either Sheffield or Nottingham. This is a great opportunity to work on a broad range of complex clinical negligence cases within one of the UK's most respected claimant practices.
The Role
- You will manage your own caseload from the outset while also supporting senior lawyers on high‑value matters.
- The team handles a wide variety of complex and sensitive cases, including:
- Fatal claims
- Gynaecology cases
- Delayed cancer diagnosis
- Surgical injuries
- Spinal injury cases
- Orthopaedic claims
- Birth injury and cerebral palsy cases
- Your work will include:
- Taking client instructions and providing clear, empathetic legal advice
- Running your own caseload of clinical negligence matters
- Assisting Partners and senior solicitors on high‑value and complex claims
- Seeking interim payments to support client rehabilitation and care
- Reviewing cases with supervisors to ensure quality and consistency
About You
- 4-6 years PQE in medical negligence
- Experience handling complex clinical negligence matters
- Strong commercial awareness
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
- Able to attend the Sheffield office 1-2 days per week (or Nottingham with visits to Sheffield)
The Team
Medical Negligence Solicitor - 4-6 PQE - Sheffield/Nottingham employer: Chadwick Nott
Join a leading national law firm that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture, offering a competitive salary and the flexibility of hybrid working in Sheffield or Nottingham. With a strong focus on professional development, you will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload while collaborating with experienced colleagues on high-value cases, ensuring meaningful contributions to clients' lives in a respected claimant practice.
