Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade B - Manchester) Be among the first 25 applicants – 1 month ago Join our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade B Solicitor (or Equivalent). Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a highly skilled lawyer to join our dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will make a real difference. With a strong reputation in clinical negligence and a team that includes APIL, AvMA, and Law Society accredited specialists, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. In this role, you will independently manage a variety of clinical negligence cases, ensuring they are handled with a proactive, client‑focused, and commercially aware approach. Collaboration will be key as you work alongside our skilled team to deliver outstanding results, using your legal expertise and dedication to provide exceptional service and support to our clients, while benefiting from a collaborative culture, hybrid working, and excellent benefits. We offer the following hybrid flexibility: work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed. Benefits

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 holiday per year (prorated after 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment) 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 genuinely supportive and friendly culture Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Accountable For

Running an individual caseload. Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients. Contributing to proactive and commercial case management across the team. Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs. Effective and thorough time recording.

Responsible For

Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team. Identifying and driving cases ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team. Co‑ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties. Drafting legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction. Negotiating settlement and issuing and serving proceedings when required. Litigating claims as required. Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team. Advising the team on technical case issues with support from the Team Leader/Head of Department.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Recent experience of handling a workload. 5 years+ PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Excellent communication and drafting skills. Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office packages. 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 willing to commit 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. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague well‑being and happiness. We offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry because we understand that balance drives performance. At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and partnership. We seek out a broad range of challenging, high‑quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. We invest in development and support our colleagues in pursuing relevant qualifications. We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long‑term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance. Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing but redefining what it means to work in legal services. #J-18808-Ljbffr