Clinical Negligence Senior/Principal Associatel

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Purpose of the Role

A leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its specialist Clinical Negligence team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Principal Associate to work on high-quality, complex matters within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of clinical negligence matters, including assisting on catastrophic injury and cerebral palsy claims, as well as advising clients in inquests and throughout the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims from instruction through to conclusion.

• Assist senior fee earners with high-value and complex cases, including cerebral palsy and brain injury claims.

• Take detailed client instructions and assess medical and legal issues to determine case prospects.

• Prepare and review expert instructions and reports.

• Draft key legal documentation such as letters of claim, schedules of loss, pleadings, and witness statements.

• Maintain excellent client care and communication throughout each case.

• Ensure compliance with firm policies, risk management, and professional conduct requirements.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.

• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.

• Capable of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

• A collaborative team player with a proactive and positive attitude.

• Calm, professional, and adaptable under pressure.

• Able to inspire confidence and build strong, trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

Technical Expertise

• Significant experience handling a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims, ideally including both litigated and pre-litigated work.

• Proven experience assisting with or managing high-value catastrophic injury cases (e.g. cerebral palsy, brain injury).

• Strong knowledge of clinical negligence law, procedure, and medical evidence.

• Experience managing cases through all stages of litigation.