10 February 2026
Key requirements
Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) 3 YR + PQE Experience of defending high value and complex litigated and pre lit clinical negligence claims Experience of working for defendant and/or the NHS and/or private healthcare sector Demonstrable experience in the healthcare sector
The role
Weightmans is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor with 3+ years of PQE to join their Health Law practice group in Birmingham or London. This role focuses on managing defendant clinical negligence claims.
What you'll do
- Act on behalf of NHS Litigation Authority and NHS Trusts, protecting their interests
- Manage a case load of litigated and pre-litigated clinical negligence cases
- Conduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claim
- Liaise with various parties such as claimants and their solicitors, clients, counsel, experts etc
- Achieve financial and chargeable targets
- Demonstrate strong advocacy skills and offer support in the handling of civil claims
- Control Case Manager diary, key dates and action lists
- Draft various documents to include SLA reports and pleadings
- Perform billing duties
- Satisfy standards of client care in accordance with client SLA and Team manager guidelines and directions
- Complete Client MI procedures
- Comply with relevant rules, policies and procedures
- Keep up to date with legal developments
- Contribute to profile-raising and business development initiatives
What we're looking for
Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) 3 YR + PQE
Experience of defending high value and complex litigated and pre lit clinical negligence claims
Experience of working for defendant and/or the NHS and/or private healthcare sector
Demonstrable experience in the healthcare sector
Excellent technical ability and knowledge of CPR
Strong and effective communication skills
Disciplined time management and organisational skills
Capacity to rigorously investigate and analyse evidence
Ability to multi-task and prioritise
Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
Ability to adhere to client protocols
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Flexible approach
Experience of working for defendant and/or the NHS and/or private healthcare sector· nice to have
Benefits
Supportive environment in which to work
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Weightmans · Birmingham / London
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