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

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid

Shape lives. Build your career. Thrive with us. At Fletchers Group, we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team united by purpose. Our Clinical Negligence department is growing, and we’re looking for a talented Grade B Solicitor (or equivalent) to join us in delivering life‑changing results for our clients. Here, you’ll manage your own caseload with the trust and autonomy you deserve, while having the backing of a highly skilled, collaborative team – including APIL, AvMA, and Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel members. You’ll get the best of both worlds: the independence to shape your cases and the support of colleagues who genuinely want you to succeed. Bring your expertise, your passion for client care, and your drive for excellence – and we’ll give you the platform to make a real impact. Fletchers Group – where your work changes lives.

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, and a long‑service award of 3 days after the 5th, 7th, and 9th full years 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

Main Responsibilities

• Run 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.
• Effectively and thoroughly record time.

Responsible For

• Discuss and agree case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and team members.
• Identify and drive cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team.
• Work with the team to ensure relevant information is collected and collated to enable progression of the case.
• Manage a caseload in a proactive commercial manner.
• Coordinate the progression of cases with all internal and external parties.
• Draft legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction.
• Negotiate settlement and issue and serve proceedings if required.
• Litigate claims as required.
• Oversee documentation and correspondence produced by the team.
• Advise the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from the Team Leader/Head of Department.
• Attend conferences with counsel, meetings with clients and court outside standard hours when necessary.
• Take part in business development activities and contribute ideas and articles.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Recent experience of handling a caseload.
• 5+ 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 coach and mentor junior team members.
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent client‑care skills.
• Resilience and experience managing challenging situations.
• A full clean driving licence is desirable.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, ranked by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We have offices across England, including Birmingham, Manchester and others. We offer hybrid flexibility and a supportive culture. We invest in development and reward high performance.

Equality and Diversity

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme and are signing up to other diversity standards.