Clinical Negligence Solicitor​/FCILEx

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Hybrid: 1-2 days office / remainder home working
Full-Time or Part-Time

Excellent opportunity for a Solicitor, FCILEx or experienced clinical negligence fee earner to join a well-established Clinical Negligence team within a respected national law firm. Recognised within the Legal 500 for its claimant work, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services.

Working exclusively on claimant clinical negligence matters, you will manage your own varied caseload of litigated claims, including complex and high-value cases from inception through to conclusion. This is a hands-on role within a supportive team structure, offering the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists while enjoying a high degree of autonomy.

The role offers flexibility, with a mixture of home and office-based working.

• Managing your own caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, including litigated cases
• Handling complex and high-value claims both pre- and post-issue
• Working closely with clients, counsel, medical experts, insurers and other stakeholders
• Progressing matters efficiently in line with procedural requirements and service standards
• Supporting and supervising colleagues where appropriate under the guidance of the Group Leader

This is a busy and rewarding role suited to an organised and proactive clinical negligence specialist who is passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.

You will bring:

• Qualified Solicitor, FCILEx or equivalent claimant clinical negligence experience
• Proven experience managing a litigated clinical negligence caseload
• Strong knowledge of CPR and clinical negligence litigation procedures
• Ability to confidently handle complex and sensitive client matters
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A pragmatic and proactive approach to progressing claims
• Good IT skills and experience working within a case management environment

Experience of Legal Expenses Insurance, publicly funded matters or CFA arrangements would be advantageous.

You'll be joining a successful national law firm with a longstanding reputation in claimant litigation and a collaborative, people-focused culture. The team handles high-quality work, offers excellent support and encourages ongoing professional development in a flexible working environment.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing support
• Health cash plan and lifestyle benefits
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment

* 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.*