At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload of clinical negligence matters and support partners on complex litigation.
- Company: Join one of the UK’s leading Personal Injury and Medical Negligence practices.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, dental cover, life assurance, and a matched pension scheme.
- Other info: Embrace a diverse culture where your unique contributions are valued.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: UK qualified solicitor with 7+ years PQE in claimant clinical negligence work.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Fieldfisher houses one of the UK’s leading Personal Injury and Medical Negligence practices, acting for claimants in complex, high-value and often life‑changing cases. The Manchester Medical Negligence team, led by Jenny Urwin, is a growing and high-performing group handling a busy and varied caseload. The team acts on behalf of claimants in a range of clinical negligence matters, often involving complex liability issues and expert evidence. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team, working closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-quality work, while also taking ownership of your own caseload. You will be encouraged to develop your profile, contribute to business development and play a key role in the continued growth of the Manchester practice.
Responsibilities
- Manage your own caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, with appropriate supervision on more complex cases
- Support Partners on high-value and complex litigation
- Draft key legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, schedules of loss and settlement documentation
- Instruct and liaise with counsel, medical experts and other third parties
- Maintain regular client contact, handling matters with sensitivity and professionalism
- Progress claims from inception through to settlement or trial, ensuring excellent client outcomes
- Contribute to business development, including networking, marketing initiatives and building your professional profile
- Supervise and mentor junior team members where appropriate
- Maintain accurate file management and comply with internal processes and regulatory requirements
Experience and Knowledge
- UK qualified solicitor with typically 7+ PQE
- Demonstrable experience in claimant clinical negligence work
- Strong technical ability with experience handling complex and/or high-value claims
- Excellent drafting, analytical and case management skills
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, experts and colleagues
- Enthusiastic team player with commitment to quality and client care. Strong academics is essential.
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a real commitment and empathetic approach to Claimants.
Who are we looking for?
We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together. In the office or WFH? We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule. Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more.
