[Hiring] Solicitor - Medical Negligence @IM LLP

Role Description

Joining our team in either Sheffield or Nottingham, you'll manage your own caseload of clinical negligence matters whilst also supporting Partners and senior lawyers on complex, high-value cases. You'll provide high-quality legal advice to clients from the outset of their claim, helping them navigate sensitive and often life-changing circumstances. A key part of the role will involve securing interim payments wherever possible, enabling access to rehabilitation, specialist care, housing adaptations and other vital support before a claim concludes.

The work is varied and intellectually stimulating, with exposure to matters including:

• Fatal claims
• Gynaecology cases
• Delayed diagnosis of cancer
• Surgical injury claims
• Spinal injury cases
• Orthopaedic negligence claims
• Birth injury and neonatal claims

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of medical negligence matters with appropriate supervision.
• Taking instructions from clients and providing clear, practical legal advice.
• Building strong relationships with clients and delivering an exceptional client experience.
• Assisting Partners and senior team members on complex and high-value cases.
• Reviewing cases and legal strategy with supervisors to ensure the highest standards of client service and legal excellence.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider team to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Around 4-6 years' PQE gained within a claimant or defendant medical negligence practice.
• Experience managing your own caseload of clinical negligence matters.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case management.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and client care skills, with a genuine commitment to supporting clients through difficult and often sensitive situations.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.