Medical Negligence Solicitor / Associate - Manchester / Liverpool (5580)

Overview

As a key member of the team, you''ll play a vital role in supporting clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives. You''ll be involved in delivering high-quality outcomes for clients, assisting senior colleagues on high-value and complex claims across a wide range of medical disciplines, and providing accurate, compassionate legal advice while keeping clients informed throughout their journey.Responsibilities

Managing your own caseload, including litigated matters, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.Assisting senior colleagues on high-value and complex claims across a wide range of medical disciplines.Delivering consistently accurate and compassionate legal advice, ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout their journey.Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to deliver a seamless and high-quality service.Qualifications

3+ years PQE in Clinical Negligence, with a strong background in Claimant work.Proven experience managing your own caseload, including litigated claims.The ability to take instructions from clients and give sound legal advice.Demonstrable experience assisting seniors across high-value complex cases.The ability to operate independently and work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.About the Team and Role

You''ll be joining a forward-thinking and supportive team that values compassion, excellence, and impact. If you''re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a thriving practice, we''d love to hear from you. We are a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. We understand that everyone''s situation is different. We are more than just a law firm — we''re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life''s ups and downs. We strive to create a friendly and inclusive environment, value you for who you are, and support each other to achieve outstanding results for clients and communities.Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.Role Details

We are currently looking to add a talented Solicitor/Associate to our leading Medical Negligence team based in the North West, with hybrid working from our Manchester and/or Liverpool offices. Our clinical negligence team has extensive experience in claims including obstetric, neonatal, anaesthetic, neurosurgical, cardiac, oncology and psychiatric care.As part of the firm''s onboarding process, all successful applicants are required to complete the employment screening process to ensure standards of honesty and integrity are met, including eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with trusted third parties. The employment screening process fully complies with Data Protection and applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.Benefits

25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - you can buy up to 35 hours of extra holiday.Generous and flexible pension schemes.Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside Aviva Digital GP services.We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace, including our Flexible by Choice programme for hybrid working where appropriate. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024. Our responsible business programmes focus on four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support colleagues through inclusion networks and community initiatives.Our commitment to Social Responsibility and community impact is fundamental to who we are. For more information, please contact our Recruitment and Onboarding ..... full job details .....