Clinical Negligence Solicitor / CILEX - Bristol - Claimant
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
A national law firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or FCILEx to join its busy and well established claimant Clinical Negligence team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied and complex caseload within a supportive group structure, with flexibility to work from home 3-4 days per week.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a litigated claimant clinical negligence caseload, including:
- Running your own caseload of pre and post issue clinical negligence claims
- Supervising junior colleagues under the direction of the Group Leader
- Using the firm's case management systems and adhering to SLAs and performance targets
- Achieving billing, time utilisation and telephony KPIs
- Participating in team training, marketing and wider departmental activities
- Working collaboratively within a friendly, professional group structure with clear support
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor, FCILEx or experienced case handler with:
- Experience managing a litigated claimant clinical negligence or serious PI caseload
- Strong knowledge of CPR and clinical negligence law
- Ability to deal sensitively with clients and work professionally with colleagues, experts, counsel, insurers and defendant representatives
- Experience with Legal Expense Insurance, publicly funded matters or CFAs (advantageous)
- Proactive case progression skills and the ability to drive matters to successful resolution
- Excellent organisational skills and a pragmatic approach to managing claims
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident use of IT systems and case management software
- Enthusiasm, motivation and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits
- Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle perks
- Work life balance and "dress for your day" policy
- Recognition and referral schemes
- Clear development pathways and routes to qualification
- A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
*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.*
