Clinical Negligence Solicitor / FCILEx
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time
Contract: Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor, FCILEx or equivalent case handler to join a highly regarded and busy Clinical Negligence team based in Bristol.
This role offers a varied caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, including complex and high-value claims, together with the flexibility of hybrid working. The successful candidate will work predominantly from home, attending the Bristol office approximately 1-2 days per week.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of litigated claimant clinical negligence matters from inception through to conclusion. Working within a supportive team structure, you will receive guidance from experienced managers while maintaining autonomy over your files.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of litigated claimant clinical negligence claims.
- Handling complex and high-value matters both pre- and post-issue.
- Supervising and supporting colleagues where appropriate.
- Ensuring compliance with case management procedures, service standards and performance targets.
- Liaising with clients, counsel, medical experts, courts, insurers and defendant representatives.
- Participating in training, business development and marketing activities.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, FCILEx or experienced equivalent case handler.
- Proven experience managing litigated claimant clinical negligence and/or serious personal injury matters.
- Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and clinical negligence litigation.
- Excellent client care and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a busy workload efficiently and proactively.
- Confident working independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
- Experience of Legal Expenses Insurance, publicly funded matters and Conditional Fee Agreements would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Full-time or part-time options available.
- Supportive team structure with ongoing supervision and development.
- Excellent annual leave and wellbeing benefits.
- Health cash plan and lifestyle benefits.
- Career progression and qualification support opportunities.
- Inclusive and people-focused culture.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinical negligence lawyer or experienced fee earner looking to develop their career within a well-established and respected claimant practice.
*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.*
