Solicitor or Equivalent; Clinical Negligence Grade B​/C

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade B/C - Birmingham)

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Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade B/C) –

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Birmingham/Hybrid. Shape lives. Build your career. Thrive with us. At Fletchers Group, we’re more than a law firm; we’re a team united by purpose. Our Clinical Negligence department is growing, and we’re looking for a talented Grade B Solicitor (or equivalent) to join us in delivering life-changing results for our clients.

Here you’ll manage your own caseload with trust and autonomy, while having the backing of a highly skilled, collaborative team including APIL, AvMA, and Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel members. You’ll get the best of both worlds: independence to shape your cases and support from colleagues who genuinely want you to succeed. Bring your expertise, passion for client care, and drive for excellence, and we’ll give you the platform to make a real impact.

Fletchers Group where your work changes lives.

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days holiday per year, until you grant the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on Linked In)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Running an individual caseload
• Providing support, guidance, and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients
• Contributing to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team
• Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial and performance KPIs
• Effective and thorough time recording

• Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team
• Identifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team
• Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case
• Managing a caseload in a proactive commercial manner
• Co‑ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties
• Drafting of legal documentation including LOC and letters of instruction
• Negotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings should it be required
• Litigation of claims as required
• Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team
• Advising the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from Team Leader/Head of Department
• When necessary be expected to attend conferences with counsel, meetings with clients and court outside standard hours
• Take part in business development activities and contribute ideas and articles

• Recent experience of handling a case load
• 5 years+ PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Excellent IT skills especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages, Proclaim and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment
• Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
• Excellent Client Care Skills
• Successful candidates will be resilient and have experience of managing challenging situations
• A full clean driving licence is desirable

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