Clinical & Dental Negligence Solicitor

Clinical & Dental Negligence Solicitor / Fee Earner

Monday - Friday, Full Time

Salary: Competitive - DOE

Experience: 2 Years PQE or Equivalent

Location: Macclesfield or Remote Working

MPJ Recruitment are proud to be representing a well-established Personal Injury law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and excellent client care. They are at an exciting stage of growth and development, offering a supportive and professional working environment within spacious, modern open-plan offices based in Macclesfield.

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Clinical & Dental Negligence Solicitor or Fee Earner to join our expanding Clinical Negligence department. The successful candidate will manage a high-quality caseload, providing expert legal advice and representation to clients throughout the lifecycle of their claims.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of clinical and dental negligence claims from inception through to trial
• Advising clients on claims arising from medical misdiagnosis, surgical negligence, prescription and medication errors, and dental negligence
• Drafting statements of case, correspondence, and court documents
• Instructing and liaising with medical experts, counsel, and other third parties
• Negotiating settlements where appropriate
• Ensuring excellent standards of client care and communication throughout the claims process
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Confident IT user with experience of case management systems (Proclaim experience preferred but not essential)

Knowledge and Experience

• Solicitor or Fee Earner with a minimum of 2 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in clinical negligence
• Extensive knowledge of clinical negligence claims and the ability to run cases independently from inception to trial
• Proven experience handling a range of medical and dental negligence matters

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible home-working options
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing firm

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