William James Recruitment
Medical Malpractice Solicitor
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Medical Malpractice Solicitor - Birmingham - Up to £80,000
We are working with a well-established specialist law firm to recruit a Medical Malpractice Solicitor to join its growing healthcare litigation team in Birmingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor with 1-8 years' PQE to work on a varied caseload of defendant medical malpractice claims, acting for healthcare organisations, insurers, and other professional clients.
You'll have the opportunity to manage your own matters while working closely with experienced lawyers on complex claims, with strong scope for career development, client exposure, and progression.
The Role:
- Manage a caseload of defendant medical malpractice claims from notification through to resolution or trial
- Assist senior lawyers with complex and high-value healthcare claims
- Liaise with insurers, brokers, healthcare providers, solicitors, and witnesses
- Obtain evidence and instruct appropriate medical experts and counsel
- Attend conferences, hearings, and other key stages of litigation where required
- Draft correspondence, reports, advice, and case strategy documents
- Manage case deadlines, diaries, and action points effectively
- Support and supervise junior members of the team where appropriate
- Maintain accurate client and matter records
- Keep up to date with developments in clinical negligence and healthcare litigation
- Contribute to business development, client training, and relationship-building initiatives
- Work towards agreed financial, quality, and client service objectives
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About You:
- Qualified Solicitor with 1-8 years' PQE
- Experience in defendant medical malpractice
- Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant pre-action protocols
- Experience gained through insurer or NHS-related instructions would be advantageous
- Good understanding of the relationship between insurers, brokers, and insured clients
- Strong analytical, tactical, and drafting skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organization
- Able to manage a varied caseload and work effectively to deadlines
- Commercial, solution-focused, and client-focused approach
- Confident working independently while also knowing when to seek support
- Willingness to contribute to business development and client training
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The Benefits:
- Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
- 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Individual healthcare cover, with option to add family members
- Life assurance of 4x salary
- Travel loan scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee-funded dental reimbursement scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee offers and discounts
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Strong opportunities for progression within a specialist healthcare practice
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.
Contact
Danielle Lawton
Retained Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
- Mobile: 0737 602 8332
- Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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