Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Claimant) / Medical Negligence Lawyer
Location: Manchester (Eccles) · Contract: Full-time · Hybrid & Flexi-time
Reports to: Head of PI · Salary: £45,000–£55,000 DOE + bonuses, TOIL & benefits
Level: Experience consistent with 3–5 years’ PQE (guide only; CILEX/equivalent experience considered)

• Merits triage: Rapidly vet new enquiries across severities (delay/misdiagnosis, surgical error, obstetrics/birth injury, fatal claims); make early go/no-go calls.
• Proportionate litigation: Set clear strategy on breach/causation/quantum; control disbursements; use costs budgeting/Precedent H, CPR and Part 36 to keep cases lean and profitable.
• Evidence & advocacy: Draft LoC/witness statements/Part 35 Qs; prepare bundles; brief Counsel; run negotiations/telephone hearings and ADR.
• Client care that matches our values: Combine empathy and clear communication with SLA-led updates so clients feel heard, informed and supported throughout.
• Quality & MI: Keep immaculate file discipline in Proclaim; record accurate MI; forecast fees; minimise write-offs; feed learnings into team training.
• Collaboration & support: Work closely with (and be developed by) the Head of PI; coach juniors where helpful; contribute to content/insights with Marketing.