Job Description
Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Warrington, Cheshire Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Take the next step in your clinical negligence career
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a busy and growing Civil Litigation team based in Warrington.
This role is ideal for a motivated solicitor looking to take ownership of their own caseload while also gaining exposure to complex and high-value claims. You'll play a key role in delivering strong outcomes for clients, working within a supportive and collaborative environment.
With excellent transport links to Liverpool and Manchester, this is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious legal professionals across the Northwest.
The Role
You will handle a broad caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters from inception through to resolution, while also supporting senior colleagues on more complex litigation.
This position offers a strong balance of autonomy, responsibility, and progression within a dynamic litigation team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing your own caseload of claimant clinical negligence claims
- Advising clients on liability, causation, quantum, and case strategy
- Drafting legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence
- Instructing counsel and expert witnesses
- Conducting liability and quantum investigations
- Negotiating settlements and attending mediations where required
- Supporting senior colleagues on complex and high-value matters
- Preparing cases for trial and attending hearings
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal procedures
- Maintaining accurate records on the case management system
- Assisting with billing, costs recovery, and file closure
About You
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years' PQE
- Strong experience managing claimant clinical negligence caseloads
- Solid technical knowledge of litigation procedures
- Experience handling litigated matters from start to finish
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Confident liaising with clients, experts, counsel, and other professionals
- Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach
- Proactive, professional, and solutions-focused
- Genuine interest in claimant clinical negligence work
Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential.
What's on Offer
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Technology scheme
- Free eye tests
- Flu jab vouchers
- Life assurance
- Staff referral scheme
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and fresh fruit
- Regular social and fundraising events, including an annual Summer Party
Working Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Flexibility may occasionally be required to meet business needs
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where you'll be trusted with real responsibility, supported in your development, and given the platform to progress your career in clinical negligence litigation.
Please send an updated CV to (url removed) or call Chris on (phone number removed) to discuss the role further.
