Associate/Senior Associate - Clinical Negligence (Cardiff) - #2123026

Location: Cardiff

Multiple opportunities are available to join an established and highly regarded Clinical Negligence team within a leading UK law firm.

This is a priority recruitment campaign for the business, and successful candidates can expect a fast and streamlined interview process. The first stage will be held virtually, followed by a second-stage interview in person.

The team represents claimants and their families following poor medical treatment and handles a broad range of clinical negligence matters, including complex and high-value claims. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, ambitious and well-established team with genuine scope for career development.

The role will primarily involve working on new and potential instructions, as well as managing an existing caseload. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of clinical negligence matters with minimal supervision, while benefiting from strong team support.
• Handling a wide range of clinical negligence cases, including complex matters.
• Maintaining a strong working knowledge of the CPR and law relating to clinical negligence.
• Providing clear, sensitive and pragmatic advice to clients.
• Drafting witness statements, pleadings and other legal documentation.
• Reviewing medical reports and providing appropriate advice to clients.
• Developing and maintaining an understanding of relevant medical issues.
• Instructing and working closely with Counsel.
• Dealing with complex conferences and hearings.
• Working collaboratively with other solicitors to develop strong client relationships and knowledge across the team.
• Maintaining high professional standards and excellent client care.
• Keeping up to date with clinical negligence complaints procedures relating to GPs and the NHS in England and Wales.
• Assisting with the supervision and development of other fee earners where required.
• Contributing to business development activities and wider team initiatives.

We are looking for ambitious, self-motivated solicitors with strong clinical negligence experience and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.

You will have:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• A proactive and forward-thinking approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Strong technical knowledge of clinical negligence.
• A genuine interest in developing your career within a specialist clinical negligence practice.

Salary is open to discussion and will be determined based on the successful candidate's level of experience, technical expertise and overall suitability for the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, ambitious and established team, with multiple vacancies available and the opportunity to play an important role in a growing area of the business.

The organisation offers a collegiate working environment, opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits, including:

• Minimum of 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
• Birthday day off
• Death in service benefit equivalent to twice annual salary
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts with local businesses
• Professional fees paid, subject to role requirements
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme

This is a priority recruitment campaign, with multiple positions available in Cardiff.

Candidates can expect a speedy interview process, with:

Stage 1: Virtual interview
Stage 2: In-person interview

If you are considering your next move within clinical negligence, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established team at an important time of growth.