Medical Malpractice Solicitor

CompanyWeightmans

LocationLeeds, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/12/2026

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Occupation Type

Solicitors and lawyers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£51,600 (£26.46 per hour)

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Description

Our Healthcare team is a vibrant specialist department. We provide advice on all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence, EL/PL, patient safety, human rights and mental health. The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them. We continuously strive to improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients’ needs as they evolve. The healthcare sector is fast moving and the challenge of working for our clients provides very interesting work

We are seeking a qualified Solicitor to join our team.

Main duties and responsibilities;

Assist the partners and to manage own caseload of defendant medical malpractice claims of varying value and complexity – from notification through to trial.
Liaise with the insurer client and broker, other solicitors, the insured client and witnesses to gather evidence
Instruct experts as appropriate
Instruct counsel as appropriate
Control Case Manager Diary and action lists
Attend at court hearings as appropriate
Attend conferences and JSMs as instructed subject to client approval

Draft letters, reports, and action plans as directed

Assist with the management, supervision and development of more junior members of the team

Complete client and firm MI procedures

Comply with Data Protection Compliance and Procedures

Comply with CPR and rehabilitation protocol

Keep up to date with legal developments in clinical negligence

Achieve set financial and chargeable targets/KPIs

Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.

We also require you to have/be:

1-4 years PQE or on the job litigation experience
Experience of defendant clinical negligence work, whether that be through instructions from insurers or NHSR.
Good knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and the pre-action protocol for the resolution of clinical disputes.
Willing to look at those wishing to cross qualify from defendant large loss or disease litigation

Multi-defendant case handling experience of benefit

Willingness to get involved in business development and a wish to help present and train clients when required.

Understanding of insurance law and of the interplay and relationships between insurers, brokers and their clients.

Strong analytical and tactical skills with an eye for detail.

Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions

Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitude

A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach

An eagerness to ask for assistance when required and an understanding of the needs of supervision.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

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