Clinical Negligence Lawyer (Retrain Opportunity)

• Handle complex, high-value clinical negligence claims, including brain and birth injuries
• Excellent opportunity for Personal Injury litigators to retrain with specialist support
• Uncapped monthly commission, hybrid working and progression towards Associate and Partner

Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Lawyer, or a Personal Injury litigator looking to move into clinical negligence?

This nationally recognised claimant law firm is expanding its Clinical Negligence department following sustained growth and a significant increase in instructions.

You’ll handle a varied caseload of pre-issue and litigated claims against NHS Trusts and GPs, including complex, high-value cases involving brain injuries, amputations and birth injuries.

You don’t need clinical negligence experience to apply. Lawyers with at least two years’ Personal Injury litigation experience are welcome, with specialist training and guidance available to support the transition.

You’ll join an ambitious, supportive team with dedicated secretarial and assistant support, allowing you to focus on achieving excellent client outcomes.

With uncapped commission on every successful case and genuine progression towards Associate and potentially Partner, this is an opportunity to develop a long-term specialist career.

Who we’re looking for

• Clinical Negligence experience or 2+ years’ Personal Injury litigation experience (E)
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation (E)
• Experience managing litigated claims (E)
• Excellent client care, empathy and sensitivity (E)
• Strong organisational and case management skills (E)
• Tenacity and commitment to achieving positive outcomes (E)
• Ability to work towards targets and KPIs (E)
• Collaborative approach and willingness to develop (E)
• High-value or complex injury experience (D)
• Proven billing track record (D)
• Law Society or AVMA accreditation (D)
• Proclaim experience (D)
• Interest in marketing and business development (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing pre-issue and litigated clinical negligence claims
• Handling claims against NHS Trusts and GPs
• Working on complex, high-value injury cases
• Investigating liability and litigation risks
• Drafting pleadings and witness statements
• Conducting legal research
• Advising clients throughout their claims
• Negotiating settlements
• Attending court where necessary
• Collaborating with dedicated support staff
• Contributing to departmental targets
• Attending marketing and fundraising events

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000–£55,000, depending on experience
• Uncapped monthly commission with no thresholds
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Dedicated secretarial and assistant support
• Specialist training for retraining PI lawyers
• Progression towards Associate and Partner
• Death in service cover at 2x salary (up to age 70)
• Private healthcare after two years
• Birthday day off after two years
• Option to buy three holiday days after one year
• Enhanced maternity pay after one year
• EV salary sacrifice scheme after four years
• Generous social budgets and company-funded sports
• Employee referral bonus
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Matched charity funding
• Long-service awards and seasonal incentives
• Home-working IT equipment available on request

This is an opportunity to join a growing department offering quality clinical negligence work, specialist development and excellent earning potential.

Whether you’re an established Clinical Negligence Lawyer or a Personal Injury litigator ready to retrain, you’ll have the support and opportunities to build a rewarding career.

Contact Tinashe Muvaki
📩 tinashe.muvaki@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate’s experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.