Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Legal Executive

Job description

Solicitor/Legal Executive - Clinical Negligence

Location: St Albans (hybrid - 1 day per week in the office, Wednesdays)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + discretionary bonus up to 7.5%

Onboarding: Full-time office attendance for the first few weeks

My client is seeking a Solicitor to join its Clinical Negligence team in St Albans. This role is primarily focused on defendant clinical negligence work, with additional involvement in inquests, regulatory matters, and some employers’ and public liability claims. You will manage your own caseload and provide legal advice and claims handling support to NPA members and NPAI policy holders. You'll be joining a supportive team of six.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice to members and policy holders
• Managing claims in line with pre‑action protocols and the Civil Procedure Rules
• Liaising with members, claimants, solicitors, experts, insurers and other stakeholders
• Logging and assessing incident notifications
• Investigating liability and communicating decisions
• Collating medical evidence and assessing compensation
• Formulating offers and negotiating settlements
• Assessing and negotiating costs

Essential requirements:

• Solicitor or CILEx with 2-3 years PQE
• At least 2 years’ experience in clinical negligence, occupational disease or personal injury (defendant experience strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and pre‑action protocols
• Good understanding of contract, tort, criminal law and civil procedure
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent customer service, negotiation and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence on the phone
• Competent IT skills and ability to build relationships with pharmacy professionals

Desirable:

• Experience in insurance or a medical defence organisation

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave, rising to 28 after probation and 31 after 3 years’ service
• Plus 8 bank/public holidays
• Discretionary bonus up to 7.5%
• Hybrid working and a collaborative, supportive environment

If you’re looking to develop your expertise in clinical negligence within a mission‑driven organisation, please apply ASAP.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

St Albans

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English