Clinical Negligence Solicitor / CILEX – Cardiff

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied caseload of complex clinical negligence claims within a respected national firm. You will supervise and develop a small team of case handlers, contributing to the group’s ongoing success. The position blends hands-on case work with leadership duties, including case planning and risk assessment in a collaborative environment. This hybrid Cardiff-based role offers the stability of a large firm with a supportive culture and clear development pathways.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent annual leave and wellbeing support
• Health cash plan, lifestyle and gym benefits
• Hybrid working and “dress for your day” culture
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of complex, litigated clinical negligence claims
• Supervising and supporting case handlers under the guidance of the Group Leader
• Leading case planning, weekly risk assessment meetings and 1-2-1 supervision
• Providing ad hoc advice and guidance to junior colleagues
• Participating in team training, marketing and wider departmental initiatives
• Helping maintain and refine case management procedures

Key requirements

• Solid claimant clinical negligence experience with a strong litigation background
• Ability to manage complex, high value claims from issue through to resolution
• Experience supervising, coaching or mentoring junior team members
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support clients sensitively
• Excellent organisational skills and a pragmatic, solutions focused approach
• Good working knowledge of CPR and clinical negligence law
• Proficient IT skills and confidence managing your own workload
• Experience with Legal Expense Insurance, publicly funded matters or CFA arrangements would be beneficial

• Strong communication
• Organisation
• Motivation
• CPR knowledge
• Clinical negligence law
• IT proficiency

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