Associate Solicitor – Clinical Negligence (NQ-2PQE)

Associate Solicitor – Clinical Negligence (NQ-2PQE)

Leigh Day – London, England, United Kingdom

Leigh Day, a top 100 claimant‑only law firm, is hiring a newly qualified solicitor with 0–2 years post‑qualification (PQE) to join its Clinical Negligence team.

Key Eligibility

• Newly qualified solicitor (0–2 PQE)
• Direct experience in clinical negligence
• Knowledge of medicine and clinical negligence law
• Experience from initial advice to trial
• Understanding of calculating losses in Schedule of Loss

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload across a broad range of clinical negligence matters
• Work alongside experienced practitioners in a claimant practice
• Handle cases including maternal health, birth injuries, brain injuries, orthopaedic injuries, delayed cancer diagnoses, GP negligence, child and adult fatal claims, radiological errors
• Deal sensitively with clients and experts, provide solutions, manage difficult situations
• Use IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems, Outlook)

Stipend & Benefits

Salary: £52,000 per annum. Benefits include hybrid working, 29 days annual leave, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance 4× salary, healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discount, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, electric car scheme.

Application Procedure

1. Visit the LinkedIn job posting: Apply
2. Sign in to LinkedIn or create an account.
3. Submit your CV and cover letter through the LinkedIn application form.

Official Notification & Contact

For further information, visit Leigh Day’s website or contact the firm via their LinkedIn page. No specific email provided.