Senior Associate, Clinical Negligence

Mallory Pryce Recruitment

. Manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims from initial instruction through investigation, litigation, settlement or trial .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timePreston • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex clinical negligence claims, including high-value and catastrophic injury cases, while providing empathetic client advice and developing effective case strategies. Proficient in legal drafting, negotiation, and understanding of clinical negligence law and procedures.

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Qualified SolicitorClinical Negligence LawLegal DraftingNegotiation SkillsCase Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical Negligence Claims ManagementLegal AnalysisBreach of DutyCausationLimitationContributory NegligenceDamagesExpert Evidence AssessmentCivil ProcedurePre-Action Protocol

Soft Skills

Empathetic Client CommunicationAnalytical SkillsSupervision and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified SolicitorLegal Executive

Industry Keywords

NHS BodiesHealthcare ProvidersMedical Defence OrganisationsInsurersLitigation Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims from initial instruction through investigation, litigation, settlement or trial
Take responsibility for complex and high-value claims, developing case strategies and advising clients on legal, medical, evidential and financial aspects
Investigate potential claims by reviewing medical records, expert evidence, witness statements, treatment histories and complaints documentation
Draft and review letters of advice, letters of claim, pleadings, schedules of loss, witness statements, applications, expert instructions and other litigation documentation
Instruct, liaise with and manage medical and other experts
Conduct negotiations with NHS bodies, healthcare providers, medical defence organisations, insurers and legal representatives
Manage cases in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules, the Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes, limitation requirements, court directions and regulatory obligations
Prepare cases for alternative dispute resolution, interlocutory hearings and trial, working with counsel
Provide clear, empathetic and commercially focused advice to clients and their families
Support the development of junior lawyers and legal support colleagues through supervision, delegation, technical guidance and feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with substantial post-qualification experience in clinical negligence
Experience handling complex claimant or defendant clinical negligence work
Demonstrable experience managing a caseload of clinical negligence claims, including high-value, catastrophic injury, fatality, birth injury or complex causation matters
Strong technical knowledge of clinical negligence law, including breach of duty, causation, limitation, contributory negligence, damages, expert evidence, civil procedure and the Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes
Excellent legal drafting, advocacy, negotiation and analytical skills
Ability to assess complex medical evidence and develop clear, effective case strategies