Clinical Negligence Lawyer
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Job Description
Clinical Negligence Lawyer
Location: Clifton Moor York
Salary: 40000 to 55000 (dependent on experience)
Experience: 1 to 5 years PQE (or equivalent experience)
This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Lawyer to join a well-established claimant team based at Clifton Moor managing a varied and interesting caseload of medical negligence and catastrophic injury claims.
Youll advise clients through every stage of the claim working on matters including spinal cord and brain injuries cerebral palsy fatal accidents and claims against hospitals and other healthcare providers. The team offers flexible working hours and hybrid working with a strong focus on work-life balance.
The Opportunity
Manage a caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters from initial instruction through to settlement or trial
Review and analyse medical records and other key evidence
Obtain and prepare witness statements
Instruct counsel and medical experts and liaise effectively throughout the life of the claim
Draft and issue proceedings where required
Negotiate settlements and deliver pragmatic commercially aware advice
Provide empathetic high-quality client care particularly for vulnerable clients and sensitive matters
Contribute to business development and marketing activity as appropriate for your level
What Were Looking For
Essential
Qualified Solicitor Legal Executive or equivalent claimant lawyer
Solid personal injury background ideally 1 to 5 years PQE with some clinical negligence exposure
Confident handling medical negligence files with appropriate supervision
Strong client care skills with an empathetic and professional approach
Clear confident communication and the ability to build rapport quickly
Organised and detail-focused able to manage deadlines and competing priorities
Positive commercial approach to delivering advice
Desirable
Experience of catastrophic injury claims (for example brain injury spinal injury cerebral palsy fatal accidents)
Experience of supporting or leading business development and marketing initiatives
Whats On Offer
Salary of 40000 to 55000 (dependent on experience)
Flexible working hours and hybrid working pattern
Clear progression framework with individual career and development plans
Wellbeing support
Free car parking at the office
A great social scene
Benefits including pension life cover enhanced maternity and paternity pay health cash plan staff discounts competitive holiday allowance (plus a day off for your birthday) and a cycle to work scheme
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established regional law firm with a strong presence across North and East Yorkshire. They are known for delivering high-quality advice to individuals and families with a supportive culture that values doing the right thing for clients while protecting work-life balance for their teams.
Location & Working Arrangements
York (not city centre). Hybrid working is available and flexibility on working hours can be accommodated.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
