Clinical Negligence Solicitor / CILEX – Bristol
Salary: From £48,000
Hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days home

The Role

Excellent opportunity for a senior Solicitor or CILEX with solid claimant clinical negligence experience to join a thriving and well respected Clinical Negligence Group within a national law firm. The firm is known for its strong reputation in claimant litigation, long standing partnerships with major insurers and membership organisations, and a consistent presence in legal rankings.

Working solely on claimant clinical negligence matters, you will manage a varied and often complex caseload, including high value claims both pre  and post issue. Alongside running your own files, you will play a key role in supervising and mentoring a small team of motivated case handlers.

Your week will be split between home working and attending the Bristol office two days per week.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Managing your own caseload of complex, litigated clinical negligence claims
• Supervising and supporting case handlers under the direction of the Group Leader
• Delivering structured training, case planning and weekly risk assessment sessions
• Conducting 1 2 1 supervision and providing ad hoc guidance
• Participating in team training, marketing and wider departmental activities

Candidate Requirements
This is a busy, high performing team, so we’re looking for someone confident, organised and proactive.

You will bring:

• Strong claimant clinical negligence experience with a proven litigation background
• Ability to manage complex, high value claims from issue through to resolution
• Experience supervising, coaching or mentoring junior team members
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively with clients and professionally with experts
• Strong organisational skills and a pragmatic, solutions focused approach
• Good working knowledge of CPR and clinical negligence law
• Proficient IT skills and confidence managing your own workload

Experience with Legal Expense Insurance, publicly funded matters or CFA arrangements would be advantageous.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a national firm known for its supportive culture, high quality work and commitment to developing its people. The firm offers the structure and stability of a large organisation while maintaining a friendly, collaborative environment.

Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave and wellbeing support
• Health cash plan, lifestyle and gym benefits
• Hybrid working
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious clinical negligence specialist to progress their career within a highly regarded team.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk