Clinical Negligence Solicitor, Bristol (1-3 PQE)

Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Bristol - 1-3 years PQE

Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid working considered)
Job Type: Full-time (flexible working hours considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be assisting a respected regional law firm in their search for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised team known for its compassionate approach and technical excellence in supporting clients who have suffered serious injury due to medical negligence.

Job Purpose

You will act as a fee earner within the Clinical Negligence team, managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision, while assisting senior lawyers on complex and high-value matters. The role involves delivering outstanding client care, progressing claims efficiently, and contributing to the continued success of the department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Legal and Case Management

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims from instruction to resolution
• Assist senior fee earners on substantial and complex matters
• Review medical records, instruct experts, and prepare chronologies
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, instructions to Counsel, and settlement documents
• Attend conferences, mediations, and hearings as required
• Liaise with clients, experts, Counsel, opponents, and the Court professionally and promptly
• Maintain accurate digital case records using the firm's case management system
• Monitor limitation periods and procedural deadlines
• Undertake legal research to support case strategy
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and firm standards

Departmental Duties

• Achieve billing, utilisation, and performance targets
• Support business development and build relationships with referrers
• Mentor junior colleagues and share knowledge
• Contribute to the department's online presence and professional networking
• Provide team support during periods of absence or high demand

Compliance and Standards

• Maintain professional standards in line with the SRA Code of Conduct
• Deliver empathetic and responsive client service
• Stay up to date with clinical negligence law and procedure
• Record CPD in line with SRA requirements
• Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and expertise

Person Specification

Legal Status

• Right to live and work in the UK
• DBS disclosure required prior to appointment

Education/Qualifications

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with practice rights, qualified in England and Wales
• 1-3 years' PQE in clinical negligence

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience handling a clinical negligence caseload
• Strong understanding of litigation and CPR requirements
• Skilled in analysing medical records and instructing experts
• Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Strong client care and communication abilities
• Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Highly organised and deadline-driven
• Flexible and collaborative team player

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

📧 oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
🔗 Olivia Reed | LinkedIn

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

*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.*