Clinical Negligence Associate | Manchester | 1-3 PQE | Hybrid Working
A leading national law firm is seeking an Associate to join its highly regarded Healthcare Litigation team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality defendant clinical negligence matters within an award-winning practice.
The team specialises in defending clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and other healthcare defendants, including a significant primary care caseload alongside Trust work.
As a Clinical Negligence Associate, you will:
- Manage a caseload of defendant clinical negligence files.
- Draft reports and legal documentation.
- Interview witnesses and draft witness statements.
- Instruct experts and counsel.
- Attend court for CMCs and application hearings.
- Negotiate settlements.
- Hold conferences with counsel.
- Prepare for and attend trials and mediations.
Additional responsibilities:
- Cover secondments with NHS Resolution.
- Support colleagues on higher-value and complex claims.
- Draft client-facing articles and updates.
- Support free advice clinics at local hospital trusts.
- Deliver client training and presentations.
- Supervise junior colleagues and support team development.
What we are looking for:
- A qualified Solicitor or CILEX, with ideally 1-3 years’ PQE.
- Defendant clinical negligence experience at an NHS Resolution panel firm.
- MDO experience desirable but not essential.
- Ability to manage cases independently and work collaboratively.
- Strong understanding of client needs, protocols and KPIs.
- Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.
- Evidence of meeting time recording and contribution targets.
The benefits:
- Annual bonus scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus birthday day off and Christmas shut down.
- Holiday buy, sell and carryover options.
- Private medical insurance.
- Annual fitness allowance.
- Life assurance and income protection.
- Along with a range of other attractive employee benefits.
How to Apply
If you are a Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Manchester looking for the next step in your career, apply today. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role.