Clinical Negligence – Solicitor/Legal Executive/Litigation Executive

Hudgell Solicitors has been fiercely committed to doing the right thing and to Righting Wrongs for more than 25 years. We believe that justice is for everyone, and that the very best representation should be available to all who need it. That is why we: fight for our clients, stand up for the vulnerable, and give a voice to those seeking justice. Our firm is award-winning and highly acclaimed, recognised as one of the UK’s Best 250 law firms by The Times for five consecutive years.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be either a Grade A or Grade B qualified solicitor (or similar) to join our Clinical Negligence Team in our Manchester office. In this role, every day will be a unique and exciting challenge that will include:

• Conducting legal research, gathering evidence and instructing medical experts and counsel.
• Providing clear and compassionate advice to clients.
• Negotiating settlements and preparing cases for litigation if necessary.
• Representing clients at interlocutory hearings where appropriate.

What you will need

We are thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity and are looking for individuals with the following experiences, qualifications, and personality traits. We are eager to hear from a diverse range of candidates and encourage you to showcase your best qualities. In the role, you will need (ESSENTIALS):

• You will have experience working on medical negligence claims. Whilst we are ideally seeking a candidate with Claimant experience, we will also consider applications from individuals with experience in Defendant clinical negligence.
• Demonstrate excellent client care.
• Have a sound understanding of the Pre-Action Protocol for Clinical Disputes and the CPR.

It is desired that you:

• Knowledge of using case management software, ideally Proclaim.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships, contribute to marketing or generate referrals.
• AvMa, Law Society clinical negligence panel or APIL membership.

What we offer

At Hudgell Solicitors, we’re a law firm that is passionate about our people, which is why we have a benefits package that reflects how much we care about our colleagues! Here is what makes us stand out:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement to include additional leave for long service, holiday purchase scheme, and you get to celebrate your birthday on us.
• Supportive, approachable and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Range of benefits and perks, including pension, health cash plan, regular breakfast/lunch events, recognition for long service and more.

Our Values

Joining Hudgell Solicitors is a commitment to our ethos: you will be wholly committed to fighting for our clients, our people, and our communities. We are proud to be ‘refreshingly down to earth’, and we are committed to providing our clients with clear, easily understood advice, but that is only part of our promise.

Where you’ll be working

You will be working at our office in St Peter’s Square which is in the heart of Manchester. The office, which is managed by WeWork offers a range of amenities such as a comfortable lounge area and conference rooms to meet any requirements. Enjoy free drinks, barista services and dedicated wellness area with a monthly schedule of events for colleagues. Plus, if sport and camaraderie are what you’re looking for, our office also has its own weekly run club seeing colleagues get together and keep fit together after work. While we have a fantastic working environment in our office, we also value our colleagues’ work-life balance and offer hybrid and flexible working options.