Clinical Negligence Solicitor / CILEX - Bristol

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / CILEX - Bristol
Salary: From £48,000
Hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days home

The Role

Excellent opportunity for a senior Solicitor or CILEX with solid claimant clinical negligence experience to join a thriving and well respected Clinical Negligence Group within a national law firm. The firm is known for its strong reputation in claimant litigation, long standing partnerships with major insurers and membership organisations, and a consistent presence in legal rankings.

Working solely on claimant clinical negligence matters, you will manage a varied and often complex caseload, including high value claims both pre and post issue. Alongside running your own files, you will play a key role in supervising and mentoring a small team of motivated case handlers.

Your week will be split between home working and attending the Bristol office two days per week.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Managing your own caseload of complex, litigated clinical negligence claims
• Supervising and supporting case handlers under the direction of the Group Leader
• Delivering structured training, case planning and weekly risk assessment sessions
• Conducting 1 2 1 supervision and providing ad hoc guidance
• Participating in team training, marketing and wider departmental activities

Candidate Requirements
This is a busy, high performing team, so we're looking for someone confident, organised and proactive.

You will bring:

• Strong claimant clinical negligence experience with a proven litigation background
• Ability to manage complex, high value claims from issue through to resolution
• Experience supervising, coaching or mentoring junior team members
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively with clients and professionally with experts
• Strong organisational skills and a pragmatic, solutions focused approach
• Good working knowledge of CPR and clinical negligence law
• Proficient IT skills and confidence managing your own workload

Experience with Legal Expense Insurance, publicly funded matters or CFA arrangements would be advantageous.

Why Join?

You'll be joining a national firm known for its supportive culture, high quality work and commitment to developing its people. The firm offers the structure and stability of a large organisation while maintaining a friendly, collaborative environment.

Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave and wellbeing support
• Health cash plan, lifestyle and gym benefits
• Hybrid working
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious clinical negligence specialist to progress their career within a highly regarded team.

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.*