Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Associate (Hybrid)

Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Associate – Manchester (Hybrid)

Associate level (1–8 PQE guide) | Salary up to £75,000 + bonus & benefits

The role

You will manage your own caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters and support on wider healthcare‑related work as needed. Responsibilities will typically include:

• Running claims from initial instruction through to conclusion, including litigated matters and ADR where appropriate
• Assessing liability, causation and quantum, and shaping case strategy from an early stage
• Drafting key documents such as pleadings, witness evidence, instructions to experts and counsel, and formal correspondence
• Working closely with clinicians, experts, counsel and client stakeholders to progress matters efficiently
• Attending hearings, conferences, mediations and settlement meetings when required
• Maintaining strong file management, reporting and reserving discipline
• Supporting colleagues on larger or more complex matters, with potential exposure to group actions depending on the workstream

What you’ll need

• Qualified solicitor with experience in defendant clinical negligence / healthcare litigation
• Prior NHS‑focused work is desirable for this role (for example, NHS Resolution instructions or acting for NHS Trusts/insurers)
• Ability to manage a technical caseload with a practical, commercially minded approach
• Strong drafting and communication skills, with confidence dealing with experts and counsel
• Good organisation and the ability to balance competing deadlines in a hybrid environment
• Interest in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues is an advantage

Location and working pattern

• Manchester base with hybrid working
• Flexible office attendance aligned to team/client requirements

What’s on offer

• High‑quality defendant healthcare work and strong client exposure
• Supportive team culture with structured development
• Salary up to £75,000 + comprehensive benefits & bonus package (details available on request)

Apply

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Alex Groom at CapeClarke for a confidential discussion.

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