Medical Negligence Solicitor

4 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Irwin Mitchell LLP Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Medical Negligence Solicitor to join our team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. As the leading clinical and medical negligence law firm in the UK, we provide quality legal advice to clients through appropriate supervision and training.

About the Role

You will be responsible for providing legal advice to clients, reviewing cases, and working alongside experienced partners to ensure quality legal advice is provided. Your aim will be to secure interim payments, enabling us to arrange rehabilitation, care packages, and suitable accommodation before the claim is finalised.

Your caseload will include various medical negligence cases, including but not limited to cancer claims and cerebral palsy claims. You will work collaboratively with Partner Kim Leslie, who specialises in personal injury law, particularly in abuse and criminal injury claims.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take instructions from clients and give legal advice.
  • Review cases and other relevant matters with supervisor to ensure quality legal advice is provided.
Requirements
  • 3-6 years PQE with a Medical Negligence background.
  • Highly organised and able to work collaboratively and independently.
Our Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, plus 25 days' holiday as standard, bank holidays, generous pension schemes, volunteering days, and Westfield Health membership. Our commitment to social responsibility, community investment, and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are.



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