Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Bristol – 1–3 years PQE 

Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid working considered)
Job Type: Full-time (flexible working hours considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be assisting a respected regional law firm in their search for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised team known for its compassionate approach and technical excellence in supporting clients who have suffered serious injury due to medical negligence.

Job Purpose

You will act as a fee earner within the Clinical Negligence team, managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision, while assisting senior lawyers on complex and high-value matters. The role involves delivering outstanding client care, progressing claims efficiently, and contributing to the continued success of the department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Legal and Case Management

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims from instruction to resolution
• Assist senior fee earners on substantial and complex matters
• Review medical records, instruct experts, and prepare chronologies
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, instructions to Counsel, and settlement documents
• Attend conferences, mediations, and hearings as required
• Liaise with clients, experts, Counsel, opponents, and the Court professionally and promptly
• Maintain accurate digital case records using the firm’s case management system
• Monitor limitation periods and procedural deadlines
• Undertake legal research to support case strategy
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and firm standards

Departmental Duties

• Achieve billing, utilisation, and performance targets
• Support business development and build relationships with referrers
• Mentor junior colleagues and share knowledge
• Contribute to the department’s online presence and professional networking
• Provide team support during periods of absence or high demand

Compliance and Standards

• Maintain professional standards in line with the SRA Code of Conduct
• Deliver empathetic and responsive client service
• Stay up to date with clinical negligence law and procedure
• Record CPD in line with SRA requirements
• Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and expertise

Person Specification

Legal Status

• Right to live and work in the UK
• DBS disclosure required prior to appointment

Education/Qualifications

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with practice rights, qualified in England and Wales
• 1–3 years’ PQE in clinical negligence 

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience handling a clinical negligence caseload
• Strong understanding of litigation and CPR requirements
• Skilled in analysing medical records and instructing experts
• Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Strong client care and communication abilities
• Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Highly organised and deadline-driven
• Flexible and collaborative team player

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