Solicitor (Grade A/B) - Clinical Negligence - Leeds

Location: Leeds / Hybrid. Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

Overview

Join Our Leading Clinical Negligence Team. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a dynamic and supportive team. The role offers a high level of autonomy, handling complex cases from start to finish, with a proactive and commercially focused approach. You will correspond regularly with clients, medical experts and other stakeholders to provide clear, informed guidance and maintain strong relationships. Your experience and leadership will contribute to delivering successful outcomes and upholding our commitment to excellence in clinical negligence law within a collaborative culture, hybrid working, and excellent benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a progressive environment where your contribution will be valued, your professional growth supported, and your work truly impactful.

In Return - Fletchers Offers

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Main Responsibilities

• Accountable for providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to customers
• Proactive and commercial case management and progression
• Support the Team Leader in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial performance KPIs
• Effective and thorough time recording

Responsibilities

• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader and team members
• Identifying cases ready for LOC, settlement and service within the team
• Working with the team to ensure relevant information is collected to enable case progression
• Managing a caseload in a proactive, commercial manner
• Co-ordinating progression of cases with internal and external parties
• Drafting legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
• Negotiating settlements and issuing/serving proceedings where required
• Overseeing documentation and correspondence produced by the team
• Advising the team on technical issues arising from cases

Essential Skills and Experience

• Recent experience of handling a caseload
• 8 years+ PQE or equivalent experience in Clinical Negligence
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Office, ProClaim and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment
• Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring
• Flexible and committed to achieving results and meeting deadlines
• Excellent client care skills

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are part of the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry and value connection and collaboration across teams.

We seek a broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. We invest in development with colleagues pursuing qualifications and progression to leadership roles. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, reflecting our long-term strength and performance.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a culture where everyone can thrive. We are proud of our Disability Confident sign-up and continue to pursue diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services