Clinical Negligence Solicitor / CILEX – Bristol

Overview

You will manage a high‑value clinical negligence caseload within a specialist claimant team, guiding and developing junior staff while contributing to team processes. The role blends hands-on litigation on complex claims with mentoring and risk management. You’ll work in a Bristol-based, hybrid setup, supporting the firm’s client-focused approach and ongoing team development. This is a growth role at a leading national practice, offering meaningful impact through high‑stakes cases and collaborative leadership. You will drive quality, consistency, and training across the group.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of complex, high-value clinical negligence claims
• Handle matters pre- and post-issue
• Supervise and mentor a team of case handlers
• Conduct weekly risk assessments and 1:1 supervision sessions
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues on request
• Participate in team training, development, and marketing initiatives
• Maintain and contribute to the group’s case management procedures

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with solid claimant clinical negligence experience
• Strong litigation background with experience handling complex claims
• Excellent knowledge of CPR and clinical negligence law
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing junior team members
• Ability to handle sensitive client matters with professionalism and empathy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient IT skills and organised approach
• Experience with LEI, CFA or publicly funded cases (advantageous)

• empathy
• strong communication
• team collaborative
• clinical negligence law
• CPR knowledge
• LEI

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