This company is an award-winning law firm listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
They began with a focus on childcare law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then, they’ve expanded to 11 locations, employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.
A career at this firm means being part of a company that cares and is here for you. They’re dynamic and progressive, and they never stand still. Last year, they were crowned Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.
What will the role involve?
Are you ready to elevate your career, leading complex and high-profile claimant clinical negligence cases in a supportive, collaborative environment? They’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join their reputable claimant-focused team based in Leeds City Centre. This role offers the perfect blend of hybrid working flexibility and the energy of working in their brand-new, modern offices.
The role will involve working closely with the Director, assisting them on complex and high-value clinical negligence claims, while also maintaining a caseload of approximately 40 cases of lower complexity and value across all types of clinical negligence work.
You are expected to undertake all aspects of a clinical negligence claim, from initial case planning through investigation and obtaining evidence, the pre-action protocol, issuing and serving of proceedings, and litigation all the way to trial where necessary.
Experience
Experienced Litigator: You will bring 5+ years’ PQE in claimant clinical negligence, with a solid track record of managing complex, sensitive cases. You should be comfortable taking claims from initial instruction through to resolution, with a proven ability to deliver results.
Client-Focused Advocate: A passion for supporting individuals affected by medical negligence is essential. You’ll have the empathy, patience, and professionalism required to navigate clients through often difficult and emotional journeys.
Strategic Thinker: Your experience will include developing effective legal strategies to achieve positive outcomes, whether through settlement negotiations or litigation.
Leadership & Mentorship: As a senior solicitor, you’ll naturally lead by example, providing guidance and support to junior team members while playing an active role in the firm’s growth.
Innovation & Adaptability: In a constantly evolving legal landscape, you’ll stay ahead of developments in clinical negligence law, applying creative thinking to solve challenging cases.
If you’re a dynamic, ambitious solicitor ready to make an impact in a senior clinical negligence role, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your application, and a member of the team will be in touch. For any questions, please contact [email protected]
