Clinical Negligence Lawyer

Clinical Negligence Lawyer

Bristol

Salary up to £60,000 D.O.E

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded national law firm with the appointment of an experienced Clinical Negligence Lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with strong claimant clinical negligence and litigation experience to manage complex, high-value claims while supervising and developing a small team.

The firm welcomes applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours and is open to discussing alternative working patterns. For those based in Bristol or Cardiff, the role offers a hybrid working arrangement of two days in the office and three days working from home.

As a Clinical Negligence Lawyer, you will work exclusively on clinical negligence matters, handling a varied caseload of complex claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial. You will also play an important role in supporting junior colleagues, maintaining high standards of client care and contributing to the continued development of the wider Clinical Negligence team.

This is what you will be doing

Your duties and responsibilities will include:-

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• Managing your own caseload of complex, technical and high-value claimant clinical negligence claims, both pre-issue and post-issue.
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• Supervising, mentoring and supporting a small team of clinical negligence case handlers.
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• Conducting regular risk assessment meetings, one-to-one supervision sessions and case planning reviews.
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• Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with CPR, internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
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• Participating in team training, business development and marketing activities.
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The experience you will bring to the team

You will bring the following experience to the Clinical Negligence team:-

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• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, ideally with around four to five years' PQE.
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• Proven experience managing claimant clinical negligence claims and a strong track record in litigation.
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• A detailed working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and the law relating to clinical negligence.
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• Previous experience supervising, coaching or mentoring junior lawyers and case handlers.
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• Excellent client care, communication, organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to deal sensitively with clients and professionally with medical experts.
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Experience handling claims funded through legal expenses insurance, legal aid or conditional fee agreements would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is what you will get in return

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• Hybrid working, with an advertised pattern of two office-based days and three homeworking days for Bristol and Cardiff-based employees.
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• Generous annual leave and a comprehensive range of welfare benefits.
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• Health cash plan and gym and lifestyle benefits.
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• Recognition and employee referral schemes.
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• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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• A supportive, inclusive and people-focused working environment.
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• A flexible "dress for your day" approach and a strong commitment to work-life balance.
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Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Clinical Negligence Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.