Senior Solicitor - Medical Negligence
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £50000 - £60000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
- Closing date
- 8 Feb 2025
- Reference
- BBBH55660
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- Vacancy Type
- Barristers, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Mid Level, Senior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Clinical/Medical Negligence
- PQE
- 4-6 Years, 7+ Years
Job Details

Clinical/Medical Negligence Solicitor (5+ PQE) | L500 Specialist Firm | Leeds
Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor seeking work with a highly respected specialist firm that promotes exceptional client care whilst providing excellent work-life balance? This Legal 500, Top Tier firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join their thriving Leeds office.
The Firm
This specialist firm stands as a leader in personal injury law across the North, consistently recognised by The Legal 500 as a top-tier practice. With over 30 years of experience, the firm has successfully secured millions of pounds in compensation for its clients. From humble beginnings with fewer than 10 solicitors, it has grown into one of the most respected names in Medical and Clinical Negligence law.
The firm's accolades speak volumes, with awards from prestigious organisations such as Chambers & Partners, The Times and many more. Their team-centric approach fosters a highly collaborative culture, ensuring every voice is valued. This synergy enables them to deliver exceptional service during some of the most challenging times in their clients' lives. Many of their solicitors hold accreditation from APIL,The Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel and AvMA.
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers flexible working arrangements designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. Employees also enjoy a host of additional benefits, underpinned by a commitment to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or achieve new career heights, this firm is dedicated to helping its team members succeed.
The Role
As a valued member of this highly regarded team, you will collaborate with expert partners and solicitors to handle a diverse range of Medical/Clinical Negligence matters. Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving Case Progression: Identifying and advancing cases ready for LOC, settlement, and service to ensure timely resolution.
- Coordinating Case Development: Managing the progression of cases by liaising effectively with all internal and external parties.
- Negotiating Settlements and Litigation: Engaging in settlement negotiations and initiating proceedings when necessary.
- Litigating Claims: Overseeing and managing the litigation process for claims as required.
- Providing Technical Advice: Offering guidance on complex technical issues with support from the Team Leader or Head of Department.
The Ideal Candidate
- Medical Negligence Solicitor 5+PQE
- Excellent organisational skill
- Excellent client care ability
- Excellent communication and drafting skills
What's on offer?
- A chance to work with a highly renowned personal injury firm
- Attractive salary with generous benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Excellent career progression opportunities
Apply now for Immediate consideration or contact Sid Wright on 07441937659 or sid@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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