Overview

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade A) – Newcastle. Hybrid working available, with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. Fletchers Group is a fast-growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence with a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to comprehensive hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Location: Newcastle

We reserve the right to close this role before the advertised date depending on candidate calibre and volume.

Responsibilities

• Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to customers
• Proactive and commercial case management and progression
• Supporting the Team Leader in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial performance KPIs
• Effective and thorough time recording
• 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
• Co-ordinating information collection to enable progression of cases
• Managing a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
• Co-ordinating progression of cases with internal and external parties
• Drafting legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction
• Negotiating settlement and issuing/service of proceedings when required
• Overseeing documentation and correspondence produced by the team
• Advising the team on technical issues arising from cases

Essential Skills And Experience

• Recent experience handling a caseload
• 8+ years PQE or equivalent in clinical negligence
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Proclaim and Excel
• Attention to detail and 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

Benefits

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets)
• 35 days holiday per 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 for dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with positive work-life balance
• Calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• Supportive and friendly culture with ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for career progression and development

About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We value equality and accessibility and are committed to providing a culture where everyone can thrive. We are proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme and continue to pursue diversity standards to reflect our ethos.