Litigation Solicitor Part Time

Bristol, Somerset
Reed

Solicitor / Case Handler – Clinical Negligence

• Location: Flexible (Remote and Office-based)
• Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Salary: Competitive

Join our esteemed client’s Clinical Negligence Department at a national law firm known for delivering high-quality legal services. We are seeking a qualified Solicitor, FCILEx, or an experienced case handler with a background in claimant clinical negligence or serious PI caseloads. This role offers a dynamic work environment with the flexibility of working from home and attending the office 1-2 days per week.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of litigated clinical negligence claims, including complex, high-value cases both pre and post issue.
• Supervise within the group under the direction of the Group Leader and with the support of your line manager.
• Adhere to the group’s case management procedures, SLAs, and achieve targets for billed costs, time utilisation, telephony, and case management to-dos.
• Participate in team training and marketing activities.
• Provide sensitive and professional interaction with clients, colleagues, experts, barristers, defendant representatives, insurance partners, and courts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Fully qualified Solicitor/FCILEx or experienced case handler with a background in litigated clinical negligence or serious PI caseloads.
• Excellent knowledge of the CPR and laws relating to clinical negligence.
• Experience with Legal Expense Insurance, publicly funded, and conditional fee agreement arrangements is advantageous.
• Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks assertively, efficiently, and timely.
• Proactive in planning and pushing cases to a successful conclusion.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a client-focused approach.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual leave and welfare benefits.
• Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle benefits.
• Work-life balance and flexible dress code.
• People-focused recognition and referral schemes.
• Opportunities for development and routes to qualification.
• Commitment to diversity and sustainability.

Our client is dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you encounter any barriers or need support during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition & Resourcing team.

To apply for this Solicitor / Case Handler position in Clinical Negligence, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.