Clinical Negligence Solicitor
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- Clinical Negligence Solicitor role with the chance to shape and grow a department
- Employee-owned firm with profit share and genuine influence from day one
- Meaningful claimant work, flexible culture, and long-term progression
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a growing team in Chester at a firm that genuinely does things differently.
You’ll be joining one of the UK’s few 100% employee-owned law firms, where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to have a real say in how the business evolves.
This role offers far more than steady casework, it’s a chance to help shape the future of the Clinical Negligence offering while making a real difference to clients who have been impacted by medical negligence.
Who we’re looking for
- Qualified Solicitor with experience in clinical negligence
- Client-focused and empathetic, with the ability to support clients through difficult circumstances
- Commercially aware, with an interest in contributing to departmental growth
- Strong communication and drafting skills
- Analytical, detail-focused and solutions-driven
- Collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and ideas
- Positive, proactive, “can-do” attitude
- Confident using (or learning) case management systems (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a varied claimant clinical negligence caseload from initial instruction through to resolution (around 30–40 files)
- Advising clients clearly and compassionately on their rights and options
- Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, and expert reports
- Building strong, trusting client relationships with exceptional levels of care
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver consistently high standards
- Contributing ideas to the development and growth of the clinical negligence offering
- Taking part in marketing and profile-raising initiatives for the department
Salary & Benefits
- Profit share entitlement after 6 months
- Genuine opportunity to influence the firm as an employee owner
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, with carry-forward available
- Additional 3 days’ Christmas closure holiday
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Health plan covering dental, optical, flu jabs, specialist consultations and diagnostics
- Access to Virtual GP and prescription services
- Company pension scheme
- Funded training, qualifications, and study leave
- In-house training and development courses
- Quarterly company social events and a firm-funded Christmas party
- Enhanced maternity pay
Contact Kim Stark
📩 kim.stark@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Kim specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence roles across the North West and can give you a clear, honest insight into how this opportunity compares, especially if you’re looking for purpose-driven work, real influence, and long-term growth in a supportive firm.
Key details
Salary
£35,000 - £50,000
Location
- Cheshire
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Clinical Negligence
Job ref
V-48355-2
Specialist for clinical negligence and personal injury lawyers in the North West
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