Associate – Medical Negligence

The role

Fieldfisher is seeking an Associate in their Medical Negligence practice in Manchester. This role is for a solicitor with 3-6 years of PQE, focusing on claimant clinical negligence cases involving complex liability and expert evidence.

What you'll do

• Assist in managing a caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, with supervision on more complex cases
• Support Partners and senior lawyers on high-value and complex litigation
• Draft key legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, schedules of loss and settlement documentation
• Instruct and liaise with counsel, medical experts and other third parties
• Maintain regular client contact, handling matters with sensitivity and professionalism
• Support the progression of claims from inception through to settlement or trial, ensuring positive client outcomes
• Assist with business development activities, including networking and marketing initiatives
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Maintain accurate file management, time recording and compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements

What we're looking for

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