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

Location: Southport (Hybrid) – Flexible to work from home with in-office collaboration as needed.

Join our Leading Clinical Negligence team as a Senior Solicitor. We seek an experienced solicitor to handle complex cases with a proactive, commercially focused approach. You will work with a team that values excellence in clinical negligence and collaborative culture.

In Return Fletchers Offers

• 35 hours per week
• Bonus scheme (targets dependent)
• 35 days holiday per year (plus option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year); long service awards at 5th, 7th, and 9th year
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy for dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with work-life balance
• Calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for nominees
• Supportive and friendly culture with ongoing training and development
• Hybrid and flexible working with opportunities for progression

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 delivery of the team’s financial KPIs
• Accurate time recording

Responsibilities

• Discuss and agree case tactics and planning with the Team Leader and team members
• Identify cases ready for LOC, settlement and service within the team
• Coordinate information collection to enable case progression
• Proactive management of a caseload with a commercial focus
• Coordinate progression of cases with internal and external parties
• Draft legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction
• Negotiate settlements and issue/service of proceedings when required
• Oversee team correspondence and documentation
• Advise the team on technical issues arising from practice

Essential Skills And Experience

• Recent experience handling a case load
• 8+ years PQE or equivalent in Clinical Negligence
• Excellent organisational, time management and drafting skills
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, Proclaim, Excel)
• Attention to detail and strong commercial awareness
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members
• Flexible and results-driven with deadlines
• Excellent client care skills

We reserve the right to close the role early depending on candidate calibre and volume.