Simpson Judge
Clinical Negligence Solicitor
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Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Catastrophic Injury (Claimant) | Merseyside | Hybrid | 3+ Years' PQE
I'm working with a well-established, multi-office North West law firm with more than 200 colleagues across Merseyside and the Wirral. Starting out as a small Liverpool practice, the firm has grown into a respected regional name, known for its strong culture, clear values and genuine investment in developing its people. It's now strengthening its specialist Clinical Negligence team and looking for an experienced solicitor to join them.
The opportunity
This is a chance to lead a complex, high-value claimant caseload, including brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal injury, fatal claims, delayed diagnosis and surgical negligence. You'll act for seriously injured clients and their families, securing the compensation they need for long-term care, rehabilitation and support. The team wants a technically strong litigator who pairs sharp legal skills with real empathy for vulnerable clients.
Key responsibilities
Case management
- Manage a caseload of complex claimant clinical negligence matters from first enquiry through to settlement or trial
- Lead on high-value and catastrophic injury claims, including multi-million-pound cases
- Develop and run litigation strategies that maximise client outcomes
- Investigate liability, causation and quantum
- Instruct and work with leading Counsel, medical experts and other professionals
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, schedules of loss and other key documents
- Attend conferences, Joint Settlement Meetings, mediations, inquests and court hearings
- Keep on top of limitation periods, procedural deadlines and case milestones
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Client care
- Build trusted relationships with clients and their families, giving clear, practical and empathetic advice
- Support vulnerable clients through traumatic, life-changing circumstances
- Provide regular, timely updates throughout the life of each claim
Business development
- Develop relationships with referrers, rehabilitation providers, charities and professional contacts
- Take part in networking events, conferences and marketing initiatives
- Contribute to the growth of the firm's clinical negligence practice, including articles and thought leadership where appropriate
Team contribution
- Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees and paralegals
- Take part in file reviews and training initiatives, sharing best practice across the team
About you
Essential
- Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE in Clinical Negligence
- Proven experience handling complex, high-value claimant clinical negligence matters
- Strong track record on catastrophic injury claims, including brain injury, spinal injury and birth injury
- Experience of litigation through to trial where appropriate
- Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of litigation funding
- Able to manage a demanding caseload independently
- Exceptional communication and client care skills, with strong organisation and attention to detail
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Desirable
- Accredited Specialist Panel membership (AvMA, Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation or equivalent)
- Experience supervising junior team members
- Existing referrer network or business development experience
- Experience of cases involving substantial future care and accommodation claims
What's on offer
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus and referral bonus
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid and home working, including home office equipment
- Pension plan, Death in Service and PayCare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Unlimited access to the firm's training academy
- A broad and deep clinical negligence caseload with real progression potential
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