Fletchers Group
Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C - Newcastle)
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Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade C)
Location: Newcastle/Hybrid
Role Overview
Hybrid working available – offering flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office as needed, supporting the best hybrid and flexible working practices while balancing remote work with in-office team interaction.
Position: Join our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade C Solicitor (or equivalent)
Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor ready for career advancement? We are seeking a Newly Qualified (NQ) – Grade C solicitor (or equivalent) to join our dynamic and collaborative team, leveraging your expertise to make a meaningful difference.
About the Team
With a strong reputation in clinical negligence, our team includes professionals with APIL, AvMA, and Law Society accreditations, ensuring we deliver outstanding outcomes for clients.
As a Grade C Solicitor in our Clinical Negligence team, you’ll:
- Play a crucial role in supporting lawyers and senior lawyers in managing cases from inception through to trial.
- Work under supervision in adherence to company policies and legal standards.
- Take on delegated tasks, assist in settling cases, and contribute to the team’s success.
- Lead by mentoring and coaching more junior team members.
Join a large, busy team of clinical negligence experts handling pre- and post-litigation cases in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
This role offers a progressive environment where your work will be valued, your growth supported, and your impact enabled. If you’re ready to advance your expertise, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
We offer competitive and supportive features to enhance work-life balance and professional growth:
- 35 hours work week
- Bonus scheme (subject to targets)
- 35 days annual leave, including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with an option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year
- Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
- Life Assurance Policy
- Medicash policy for dental, optical, and other medical expenses
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and IVF schemes
- Flexible, agile working environment
- Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
- Varied calendar of funded company social events – follow Fletchers Group on LinkedIn
- Generously inclusive culture, fostering colleague support
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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Key Responsibilities
Accountable For
- Managing an individual caseload
- Supporting, guiding, and assisting the team to deliver exceptional client service
- Contributing to proactive commercial case management and progression
- Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department to meet team financial and performance KPIs
- Ensuring effective and thorough time recording
Responsible For
- Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader and team members
- Identifying and progressing cases suitable for LOC, settlement, and service
- Collecting and collating all necessary case information to support case progression
- Working proactively for caseload management in a commercial way
- Co-ordinating the progression of all internal and external case details
- Drafting of key legal documentation (LOC, letters of instruction)
- Negotiating settlements, issuing proceedings if required
- Litigating claims where necessary
- Overseeing team documentation and correspondence
- Advising the team on technical issues (with support from the Team Leader/Head of Department)
Candidate Requirements
- Recent experience managing a caseload
- 0–5 years Qualification Experience (PQE) or equivalent in Clinical Negligence
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication and drafting skills
- Fluent with IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office, proclaim, and Excel
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong commercial awareness in legal environments
- Capacity to coach and mentor junior team members
- Flexible commitment to meeting deadlines
- Excellent client care skills
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We reserve the right to close this role early based on the quality and volume of applications received.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast-growing law firm, specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law. Recognised with outstanding rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Fletchers continuously evolves through strategic acquisitions to become the Fletchers Group.
Our Values
- Aspire to be the best in the legal sector
- Inclusive, informal, supportive work environment with a strong focus on wellbeing
- Commitment to excelling in hybrid and flexible working practices
Development & Culture
- Globally recognised reputation for offering clear paths to progression, nurturing careers from entry level to leadership
- Encourage meaningful and progressive legal work, always investing in development
- Empower career growth through continuous training and professional qualifications
Equality & Diversity Initiatives
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Our diverse workforce celebrates differences and fosters creativity.
- Certified under the Disability Confident scheme
- Committed to upholding diversity standards
Regardless of background, we are optimistic about creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Join us and grow with an organisation that values not only results but also integrity and belonging.
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