Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Overview

Clinical Negligence Solicitor role with the chance to shape and grow a department. Employee-owned firm with profit share and genuine influence from day one. Meaningful claimant work, flexible culture, and long-term progression.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a growing team in Chester at a firm that genuinely does things differently.

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s few 100% employee-owned law firms, where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to have a real say in how the business evolves.

This role offers far more than steady casework, it’s a chance to help shape the future of the Clinical Negligence offering while making a real difference to clients who have been impacted by medical negligence.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in clinical negligence
• Client-focused and empathetic, with the ability to support clients through difficult circumstances
• Commercially aware, with an interest in contributing to departmental growth
• Strong communication and drafting skills
• Analytical, detail-focused and solutions-driven
• Collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and ideas
• Positive, proactive, “can-do” attitude
• Confident using (or learning) case management systems (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a varied claimant clinical negligence caseload from initial instruction through to resolution (around 30–40 files)
• Advising clients clearly and compassionately on their rights and options
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, and expert reports
• Building strong, trusting client relationships with exceptional levels of care
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver consistently high standards
• Contributing ideas to the development and growth of the clinical negligence offering
• Taking part in marketing and profile-raising initiatives for the department

Salary & Benefits

• Profit share entitlement after 6 months
• Genuine opportunity to influence the firm as an employee owner
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, with carry-forward available
• Additional 3 days’ Christmas closure holiday
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Health plan covering dental, optical, flu jabs, specialist consultations and diagnostics
• Access to Virtual GP and prescription services
• Company pension scheme
• Funded training, qualifications, and study leave
• In-house training and development courses
• Quarterly company social events and a firm-funded Christmas party
• Enhanced maternity pay

Contact

Kim specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence roles across the North West and can give you a clear, honest insight into how this opportunity compares, especially if you’re looking for purpose-driven work, real influence, and long-term growth in a supportive firm.