At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex clinical negligence claims and mentor junior solicitors.
- Company: Top 100 law firm in Bristol with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on high-quality, impactful cases.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with experience in clinical negligence and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Associate
The Opportunity
I am recruiting for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Associate to join a highly regarded team within a Top 100 law firm in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical negligence lawyer to handle a high-quality caseload, with a particular focus on higher value and complex birth injury litigation , alongside a broad range of complex clinical negligence matters.
The role would suit a solicitor who is confident managing technically challenging cases and who is also keen to take on a mentoring and coaching role within the team.
The Role
You will
- Manage a caseload of complex and higher value clinical negligence claims, including significant birth injury litigation.
- Handle matters from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
- Advise clients sensitively and effectively throughout what can be challenging and life-changing circumstances.
- Work on cases involving complex medical, legal and evidential issues.
- Develop strong relationships with clients, medical experts and other professional contacts.
- Support the wider team with technical expertise and contribute to the development of junior lawyers.
Coach and mentor junior solicitors , helping them develop their technical knowledge, confidence and case management skills.
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of the clinical negligence practice.
About You
You will be a qualified solicitor with solid experience in clinical negligence litigation and a strong track record of handling complex matters.
You should have
- Experience dealing with higher value and complex clinical negligence claims .
- Strong experience in birth injury litigation , ideally involving significant or catastrophic injuries.
- Excellent technical and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex medical evidence.
- Strong client care and communication skills.
- The confidence to take ownership of complex cases and work with a high degree of autonomy.
- A genuine interest in coaching and mentoring junior solicitors and contributing to the development of colleagues.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a specialist team.
Why Consider This Role?
This is an opportunity to join an established clinical negligence team within a
Top 100 law firm , working on high-quality and genuinely complex cases while playing an important role in developing more junior members of the team.
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Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Associate - Bristol employer: Simpson Judge Ltd
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