Overview

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C - Northampton) role at 4COM (4Communication B.V). Location Northampton/Hybrid. If you are a newly qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with a sharp legal mind and a drive to make a real difference, this is your chance to join one of the region's most respected Clinical Negligence teams.

This role offers exposure to high-profile, life-changing cases and structured supervision, mentoring, and a supportive hybrid working model.

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, with 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 with ongoing training and development opportunities

Main 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.
• Record time accurately and thoroughly.
• 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.
• Collate relevant information to enable progression of cases.
• Manage a caseload in a proactive commercial manner and coordinate progression with internal and external parties.
• Draft legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction; negotiate settlements and issue/serve proceedings if required; litigate claims as needed.
• Oversee documentation and correspondence produced by the team; advise on technical issues with support from leadership.
• Attend conferences with counsel, client meetings, and court outside standard hours when necessary.
• Participate in business development activities and contribute ideas and articles.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Recent experience of handling a caseload
• NQ to 5 years PQE or equivalent 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 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
• Resilient with experience of 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, with rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We work across England with offices in multiple cities and offer hybrid and flexible working practices. We are committed to inclusion and a supportive culture.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Legal
• Industries
• Law Practice

Northampton, England, United Kingdom