Solicitor-Medical Negligence-Group Actions-Sheffield- 3-5 PQE

Solicitor-Medical Negligence-Group Actions-Sheffield- 3-5 PQE (5316)Join to apply for the Solicitor-Medical Negligence-Group Actions-Sheffield- 3-5 PQE (5316) role at Irwin MitchellSolicitor-Medical Negligence-Group Actions-Sheffield- 3-5 PQE (5316)6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Solicitor-Medical Negligence-Group Actions-Sheffield- 3-5 PQE (5316) role at Irwin MitchellWe’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.We are looking to add a talented Solicitor, ideally at the 3-5 PQE level, to our Group Actions Team, which is part of our Medical Negligence team, to be based in Sheffield.Our TeamAs the UK’s leading clinical and medical negligence law firm, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. Our experienced solicitors provide compassionate, expert legal support to individuals and families affected by medical negligence, helping them secure the answers, justice, and compensation they deserve.Our team has deep expertise in claims arising from obstetric, neonatal, anaesthetic, neurosurgical, cardiac, and psychiatric care. We also lead the way in complex group actions and product liability litigation involving defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals.You can read about our client stories here.Your RoleYou’ll join Partner Tim Annett’s Group Actions Team, which is part of the Medical Negligence Department based in Sheffield. The team’s focus is on group actions especially cases arising from medical negligence, and they also deal with product liability claims relating to drugs, medical devices, and consumer goods.“We have the resources to manage even the largest cases, but we remain focused on our clients and their individual needs.” – Tim AnnettYou’ll play a key role in managing your own caseload while supporting senior colleagues on high-profile, high-value litigation. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of medical negligence and product liability law, contributing to landmark cases that deliver life-changing outcomes for clients.You’ll be part of a team that handles some of the most complex and sensitive litigation in the UK. Recent case examples include:Claims involving paediatric and spinal surgery at major NHS hospitals across the UKGroup actions relating to defective medical devices, including knee replacements, pelvic mesh, and cochlear implantsClaims involving contaminated blood and human growth hormoneRepresenting family core participants at the Thirlwall Inquiry, arising from criminal conduct by Lucy LetbyAviation disaster litigation involving international jurisdictionsYou’ll also:Provide clear, empathetic legal advice to clients from the outsetManage your own caseload of medical negligence and group action claimsAssist on large-scale, high-profile litigation alongside experienced partnersSeek interim payments to support client rehabilitation and care needsCollaborate with experts, counsel, and other stakeholders to build strong casesContribute to the team’s strategic development and knowledge sharing3-5yrs PQE with a Medical Negligence backgroundSome experience of group actions and/or product liability would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisiteHighly organisedCommercial awarenessAbility to work collaboratively and independentlyAbility to work in a pressurised environmentIf this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.Generous and flexible pension schemes.Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. xpwpeyx Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesLaw PracticeReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Irwin Mitchell by 2xGet notified about new Solicitor jobs in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom.Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSouth Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoTrainee Solicitor (Training Contract or QWE) – London & RegionalSheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoSenior Legal Officer (Solicitor/Lawyer) - Contracts CDCDoncaster, England, United Kingdom 3 months agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSouth Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoDoncaster, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLegal Counsel/Manager - International Trade ControlsWest Drayton, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLawyer - Children and Adult SafeguardingHuddersfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoSouth Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoResidential Property Solicitor (Partner)South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHuddersfield, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoPrincipal Lawyer - Children and/or Adult SafeguardingHuddersfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoDoncaster, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoSheffield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSouth Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoNew Ollerton, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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