Clinical Negligence Solicitor / FCILEx
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time
Contract: Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor, FCILEx or equivalent case handler to join a highly regarded and busy Clinical Negligence team based in Bristol.

This role offers a varied caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, including complex and high-value claims, together with the flexibility of hybrid working. The successful candidate will work predominantly from home, attending the Bristol office approximately 1-2 days per week.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of litigated claimant clinical negligence matters from inception through to conclusion. Working within a supportive team structure, you will receive guidance from experienced managers while maintaining autonomy over your files.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of litigated claimant clinical negligence claims.
• Handling complex and high-value matters both pre- and post-issue.
• Supervising and supporting colleagues where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with case management procedures, service standards and performance targets.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, medical experts, courts, insurers and defendant representatives.
• Participating in training, business development and marketing activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, FCILEx or experienced equivalent case handler.
• Proven experience managing litigated claimant clinical negligence and/or serious personal injury matters.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and clinical negligence litigation.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload efficiently and proactively.
• Confident working independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Experience of Legal Expenses Insurance, publicly funded matters and Conditional Fee Agreements would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Full-time or part-time options available.
• Supportive team structure with ongoing supervision and development.
• Excellent annual leave and wellbeing benefits.
• Health cash plan and lifestyle benefits.
• Career progression and qualification support opportunities.
• Inclusive and people-focused culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinical negligence lawyer or experienced fee earner looking to develop their career within a well-established and respected claimant practice.