My client is a top tier UK law firm, and they are looking to bring in a defendant clinical negligence associate for their Birmingham office. Both defendant and claimant solicitors are encouraged to apply.   The role has come about due to recent, continued growth and you will predominantly be acting for NHSR and private providers. You will be handling your own caseload of fast track and multi-track matters, as well as assisting Partners on their high value caseload well into the millions.   You will also have the opportunity to specialise in a specific area of Clinical Negligence. For example, if you have a particular interest in birth injury you will be encouraged to pursue this area and work alongside other specialist lawyers learning from their experience.  This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced claimant solicitor wanting to move over to a defendant role.   The ideal candidate will be 4 years + PQE with previous clinical negligence experience. Salary will be DOE but their NQ Solicitors join on £46,000 and more senior solicitors are on mid to high 60s. WFH pattern is 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH (attending court will be a day in the office).  They have a host of great benefits you'd expect from a top tier firm such as 25 days AL plus Christmas shut down, health and dental insurance, car scheme, life assurance 3* salary to name a few. They are constantly ranking high publications such as 'Roll on Friday' which is voted for by employees.  If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch.  Â
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Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England
£45,000 - £54,000 per annum
Full Time
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- My client is a top tier UK law firm seeking a defendant clinical negligence associate for their Birmingham office.
- The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of PQE and previous clinical negligence experience.
- The salary for this position is dependent on experience, starting from £46,000 for NQ solicitors and reaching mid to high 60s for more senior roles.
- This role offers the chance to handle your own caseload while also assisting Partners on high-value cases, with opportunities to specialise in specific areas of Clinical Negligence.
- The firm provides a flexible work-from-home pattern of 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave and health insurance.