Solicitor (Grade A/B)- Clinical Negligence - Leeds

Main Responsibilities

Accountable for:

Providing support, guidance and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to customers Proactive and commercial case management and progression Supporting the Team Leader in ensuring the delivery of the team’s financial performance KPIs Effective and thorough time recording

Responsible For

Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader and members of the team Identifying cases which are ready for LOC, settlement and service within the team Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case Management of a caseload in a proactive commercial manner Co-ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction Negotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings should it be required Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team Advising the team on any technical issues arising from

Essential Skills And Experience

Recent experience of handling a case load 8 years+ PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent communication and drafting skills Excellent IT skills especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages, proclaim and excel Excellent attention to detail Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines. Excellent Client Care Skills

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.

We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector.

Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry — because we understand that balance drives performance.

At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here — from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership.

We seek out a broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And we don’t just talk about development — we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time.

We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.

Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.