Overview

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C - Manchester) role at Fletchers Group. Location: Manchester Hybrid. Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed.

Join Our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade C Solicitor (or Equivalent). We are seeking a NQ- Grade C Solicitor or equivalent to join a dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will make a real difference. The team has a strong reputation in clinical negligence and includes APIL, AvMA, and Law Society accredited specialists.

As a Grade C Solicitor in our Clinical Negligence team, you will support Lawyers and Senior Lawyers in managing a diverse caseload of clinical negligence cases, from inception through to trial. You will work under supervision in accordance with company policies and legal standards, take on delegated tasks, assist in settling cases, and contribute to the team\'s overall success. You will also mentor and coach more junior team members, helping to develop their skills and knowledge.

If successful, you will join a large, busy team of clinical negligence experts, working on all aspects of litigation, both pre- and post-litigation, in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Candidates will have opportunities to develop professionally in a progressive environment where contribution is valued and professional growth is supported.

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
• 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 supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Accountable For

Main Responsibilities for the role:

• Accountable for running an individual caseload
• Providing 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
• 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

Responsibilities include:

• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and team members
• Identifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team
• Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is collected and collated to enable progression of the case
• Management of a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
• Co-ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties
• Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction
• Negotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings if required
• Litigation of claims as required
• Overseeing documentation and correspondence produced by the team
• Advising the team on technical issues arising from their cases with support from Team Leader/Head of Department

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Recent experience of handling a caseload
• NQ-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 with Microsoft Office, Proclaim and Excel
• 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. We are inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and value connection and collaboration. We invest in development with opportunities to pursue qualifications and progression toward senior roles and partnership. We are an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce; we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to Disability Confident and other diversity standards.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services