Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Location
Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Salary
£45000-55000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Claimant Clinical Negligence
Reference
JG/CN/A/2603
An award-winning, employee-owned firm, is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their esteemed Clinical Negligence team in Manchester. This Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm is known for its inclusive culture, where every voice is valued, and individuals are empowered to make impactful contributions. As a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, you will thrive in an environment rooted in values of kindness, collaboration, ambition, flexibility, and trust.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, you will work alongside law society panel members on mixed caseloads of multi-track cases. Your responsibilities will include advising clients on legal issues, instructing Counsel and experts, ensuring compliance with file management, and representing clients in tribunals and courts. You will also be responsible for recording all time on the file and keeping clients informed on the progress of their cases.
This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days holiday allowance (excluding bank holidays), a pension scheme, a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, and a bonus scheme. Additionally, the firm provides a flexible, agile working environment to support your work-life balance.
ABOUT YOU
To excel in this role, you should have proven experience (NQ-2 years PQE) in Clinical Negligence. You will need to be a team player with the ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage tasks under pressure. Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent IT skills (including MS Word and Excel), attention to detail, and effective time management are essential.
NEXT STEPS?
If this opportunity sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Jack Grant at Thornton Legal directly on 07538 704 113 or jack@thorntonlegal.co.uk. Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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