Overview

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade B/C) – Birmingham

Fletchers Group is a fast-growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence, with a collaborative team culture. We are looking for a talented Grade B Solicitor (or equivalent) to join our Clinical Negligence department in Birmingham/Hybrid arrangement. You will manage your own caseload with autonomy and the backing of a skilled, collaborative team, including APIL, AvMA, and Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel members.

Bring your expertise and client care focus – and we’ll provide a platform to make a real impact. 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
• Employer pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy for 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
• Supportive and friendly culture with ongoing training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Accountable for running an individual caseload.
• Provide support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients.
• Contribute to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team.
• Support the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs.
• Accurate and thorough time recording.

• Responsible For
• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and team members.
• Identifying and driving cases ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team.
• Working with the team to ensure relevant information is collected to progress 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 settlements and issuing and serving proceedings if required.
• Litigation of claims as required.
• Overseeing documentation and correspondence produced by the team.
• Advising the team on technical issues with support from the Team Leader/Head of Department.
• Occasional attendance at conferences with counsel, meetings with clients and court outside standard hours.
• Participation in business development activities and ideas sharing.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Recent experience of handling a caseload
• 5 years+ PQE or equivalent experience in Clinical Negligence
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, Proclaim and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members
• Flexible and results-driven; able to meet deadlines
• Excellent client care skills
• Resilient with experience managing challenging situations
• Full clean driving licence is desirable

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast-growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We operate across England with multiple offices and offer hybrid and flexible working practices. We value inclusivity, wellbeing and collaboration, and provide opportunities for progression and professional development.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this role before the specified date depending on calibre and volume of applicants. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce and is committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud of our Disability Confident pledge and ongoing diversity initiatives.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom