Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Taunton
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join the Taunton office of a highly respected national law firm with a long-established reputation for delivering exceptional claimant work. Consistently recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers, the firm's Clinical Negligence team acts for individuals and families affected by serious medical errors and life-changing injuries.
This role offers exposure to a broad and challenging caseload, giving you the opportunity to work on complex, high-value claims while developing your expertise alongside experienced specialists in the field.
Your work is likely to include:
- Birth and neonatal injury claims
- Serious brain and spinal injury cases
- Delayed and missed cancer diagnoses
- Surgical negligence claims
- Orthopaedic, cardiac and vascular negligence matters
- Amputation and other catastrophic injury cases
- Gynaecology and urology claims
You'll have responsibility for your own files as your experience allows, whilst also assisting senior lawyers and Partners on substantial, multi-million-pound cases. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking high-quality work, genuine progression and strong mentoring within a collaborative team environment.
Candidate Requirements
Applications are invited from Solicitors with up to 5 years' PQE and experience in clinical negligence or serious injury litigation.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Solid clinical negligence experience gained within a reputable firm
- Strong drafting, litigation and case management skills
- Excellent client care and relationship-building abilities
- A compassionate and empathetic approach to vulnerable clients
- Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload
- An interest in networking, marketing and business development activities
You will be motivated, driven and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for your clients while contributing positively to the continued success of the wider team.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognised law firm that combines the quality of work often associated with larger city practices with a genuinely supportive and people-focused culture.
The firm places significant emphasis on professional development, wellbeing and career progression, providing lawyers with the tools and support needed to build a long-term and rewarding career.
Benefits include:
- Access to complex and rewarding claimant work
- Structured career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive supervision and mentoring from leading practitioners
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A collaborative culture where individuals are encouraged to thrive
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor looking to advance their career within a respected national team that is committed to making a real difference to the lives of its clients.
For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
T: 0117 917 1929
M: 07435 943574
E: hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
