Solicitor in Birkenhead

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Phoenix Legal Solicitors

Location: Birkenhead, Wirral

Position: Full-time

Experience: 5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience

Join Phoenix Legal Solicitors

Phoenix Legal Solicitors is looking for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join our growing team.

We are a national law firm with a strong focus on personal injury, medical negligence and serious and catastrophic injury claims. We are committed to securing justice for individuals who have suffered injury or loss through no fault of their own and to providing our clients with clear, compassionate and expert legal representation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical negligence lawyer who wants to take ownership of high-quality work and play an important part in the continued development of our Clinical Negligence department.

You will manage your own caseload of clinical negligence matters, working closely with colleagues, medical experts, counsel and other professionals to progress claims efficiently and achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

The Role

As a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, you will be responsible for independently managing a varied caseload from initial investigation through to settlement or litigation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• * Managing your own caseload of clinical negligence claims proactively and effectively.
• * Assessing liability, causation and quantum and developing appropriate case strategies.
• * Obtaining and analysing medical records and other evidence.
• * Identifying and instructing appropriate medical experts and counsel.
• * Drafting Letters of Claim, witness statements, schedules and other legal documentation.
• * Conducting settlement negotiations and advising clients on offers.
• * Issuing and progressing court proceedings where required.
• * Ensuring limitation dates, court deadlines and procedural requirements are identified and complied with.
• * Maintaining accurate and comprehensive case records and time recording.
• * Managing cases with appropriate commercial awareness, including consideration of proportionality, costs and prospects of success.
• * Providing clients with clear, practical and compassionate advice throughout their claim.
• * Working collaboratively with colleagues to progress cases and deliver a consistently high standard of client service.
• * Providing technical guidance and support to more junior members of the team where appropriate.
• * Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Clinical Negligence department and Phoenix Legal Solicitors more broadly.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical ability with excellent client care and sound commercial judgement.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• * 5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience in clinical/medical negligence.
• * Recent experience independently managing a clinical negligence caseload.
• * Strong knowledge of clinical negligence litigation and the relevant Civil Procedure Rules and pre-action protocols.
• * Experience investigating liability, causation and quantum.
• * Experience instructing medical experts and counsel.
• * Experience negotiating settlements and progressing litigated claims.
• * Excellent drafting and written communication skills.
• * Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• * Excellent attention to detail.
• * Good commercial awareness and an understanding of the economics of claimant litigation.
• * The ability to manage competing deadlines and progress cases proactively.
• * Excellent client-care skills, particularly when dealing with clients who may be vulnerable or have experienced life-changing injuries.
• * Confidence working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• * The ability and willingness to share knowledge and support more junior colleagues.

Experience handling complex or high-value clinical negligence claims, including serious or catastrophic injury matters, would be particularly welcomed.

Why Phoenix?

At Phoenix Legal Solicitors, our clients are at the centre of what we do.

We are a diverse, professional and compassionate team representing clients across England and Wales. Our work spans medical negligence, personal injury and serious and catastrophic injury claims, alongside a number of other specialist areas.

We believe experienced lawyers should be trusted to use their judgement, take ownership of their cases and have a genuine opportunity to contribute to the development of the firm.

For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to join an ambitious practice where your experience, ideas and contribution will be valued.

What We Offer

• * Competitive salary, dependent upon experience.
• * A high-quality and varied clinical negligence caseload.
• * Opportunities to work on complex and high-value matters.
• * Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• * Opportunities for career progression as the department and firm continue to grow.
• * Ongoing professional development.
• * The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of our Clinical Negligence practice.