Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C - Leeds)
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Overview
Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C - Leeds). Join Fletchers Group as a Grade C Solicitor (or equivalent) within the Clinical Negligence team. This position is located in Leeds with hybrid working (in-office and home-based as appropriate).
Responsibilities
- Accountable for running an individual caseload in clinical negligence matters, from inception through to trial where applicable.
- 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.
- Record time accurately and maintain thorough documentation of casework.
- Discuss and agree case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and team members.
- Identify and drive cases ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team; ensure information is collected to progress cases.
- Manage a caseload proactively and coordinate progression with internal and external parties.
- Draft legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction; negotiate settlements and manage proceedings as required; oversee team correspondence and documentation.
- Advise and support the team on technical issues arising from cases, with guidance from the Team Leader/Head of Department.
Qualifications and Ideal Candidate
- Recent experience handling a caseload in clinical negligence.
- Newly Qualifed to 5 years PQE or equivalent experience in clinical negligence.
- Excellent organisational, time management, communication and drafting skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Proclaim and Excel; high attention to detail.
- Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment; ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
- Flexible and committed to achieving results and meeting deadlines; excellent client care skills.
Benefits
- 35-hour working week
- Bonus scheme (subject to targets)
- 35 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) with option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year
- Pension with salary sacrifice option; Life Assurance; Medicash coverage
- Company sick pay; Enhanced maternity, paternity and IVF schemes
- Flexible, agile working environment and supportive culture
- Funded training and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Regular company social events; supportive and friendly environment
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast-growing law firm specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence, with recognition in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for progression from entry-level roles to senior positions and Partnerships. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and strive to provide a supportive environment for all colleagues.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Legal
Industries
- Legal Services
We reserve the right to close this role earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
- Location:
- Leeds, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal
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