Solicitor - Medical Negligence

Responsibilities

As a vital member of the Medical Negligence practice you will manage your own caseload, assisting clients through challenging medical negligence claims and supporting senior colleagues on high value complex cases.

• Managing your own caseload, including litigated matters, with a focus on delivering high quality outcomes for clients.
• Assisting senior colleagues on high value and complex claims across a wide range of medical disciplines.
• Delivering consistently accurate and compassionate legal advice, ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout their journey.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to deliver a seamless and high quality service.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with genuine empathy and has:

• 2 5 years PQE in Clinical Negligence, with a strong background in claimant work.
• Proven experience managing your own caseload, including litigated claims.
• Ability to take instructions from clients and give sound legal advice.
• Demonstrable experience assisting seniors across high value complex cases.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

Benefits

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 35hrs of extra holiday.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Two days of fully paid volunteering each year.
• Westfield Health membership with medical service refunds and Aviva Digital GP services.
• Well being initiatives, including a Flexible by Choice hybrid working programme.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.