Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C – Southport)

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1. Location: Southport – Hybrid working available with flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed.
2. Join our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade C Solicitor or equivalent – an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career.

As a Grade C Solicitor, you will play a crucial role in supporting Lawyers and Senior Lawyers in managing a diverse caseload of clinical negligence cases from inception through to trial. You will mentor junior team members, contribute to team success, and advance your career in a progressive environment.

In Return, Fletchers Offers

• 35‑hour working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year, including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with the option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year and long‑service award days after the 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment.
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary‑sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy covering 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 for the role

• 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 achieving the team’s financial and performance KPIs
• Record time accurately and thoroughly

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
• Collecting and collating relevant information to enable case progression
• Managing a caseload proactively and commercially
• Co‑ordinating progression of cases with internal and external parties
• Drafting legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction
• Negotiating settlement and issuing and servicing proceedings if required
• Litigating claims as required
• Overseeing documentation and correspondence produced by the team
• Advising the team on technical issues arising from cases with support from Team Leader/Head of Department

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Recent experience handling a caseload
• 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 Microsoft Office packages, 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 offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and value connection, collaboration, and professional development.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and the Disability Confident scheme. We welcome applications from any and all backgrounds.