Clinical Negligence Solicitor / CILEX - Bristol

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / CILEX - Bristol
Location: Bristol (hybrid working - 2 days in office)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000

A leading national practice is seeking a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor or CILEX to join its expanding Clinical Negligence Group in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a complex caseload of high value claimant clinical negligence matters while supervising and mentoring a small team.

The Role
Working within a specialist claimant clinical negligence team, you will:

• Manage your own caseload of complex and technical clinical negligence claims
• Handle high value matters both pre and post issue
• Supervise and mentor a team of case handlers
• Conduct weekly risk assessment meetings and 1 2 1 supervision sessions
• Provide ad hoc guidance and support to junior colleagues
• Participate in team training, development and marketing initiatives
• Maintain and contribute to the group's case management procedures

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging, sensitive and rewarding cases while playing a key part in team development.

Hybrid Working

• Based in the Bristol office
• 2 days per week in the office, 3 days from home
• Company laptop provided
• Suitable home working setup required

Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with solid claimant clinical negligence experience
• Strong litigation background with proven experience managing complex claims
• Excellent knowledge of CPR and clinical negligence law
• Experience supervising, coaching and developing junior team members
• Ability to handle sensitive client matters with professionalism and empathy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient IT skills and a confident, organised approach
• Experience with LEI, CFA or publicly funded cases (advantageous)

Benefits
The firm offers a supportive and people focused working environment, including:

• Excellent annual leave and wellbeing benefits
• Health cash plan and lifestyle/gym benefits
• Hybrid working and "dress for your day" culture
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs, and applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds and identities.

*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.*