Clinical Negligence Lawyer – Bristol City Centre

We have a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer to join our award-winning Clinical Negligence team based in our Bristol city centre office. You will have the opportunity to work on a complex caseload with exposure to high-profile claims of maximum severity in a well-resourced and supported environment.

The team is top-ranked in legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK, and several senior members of the team have also been individually recognised for their expertise.

Furthermore, the team comprises Law Society clinical negligence accredited solicitors and AvMA Specialist clinical negligence panel members which all team members are encouraged to work towards.

The role

The successful candidate will make a profitable contribution to the department that is in line with the firm and teams’ financial protocols.

Some of the duties you can expect to be involved in are:

Fee-earning work

  • Conduct of client matters.
  • Running a caseload of pre-action and litigated cases and delivering excellent client service.
  • Assisting fee earners with client matters.
  • Advising clients of funding options and ensuring that there is appropriate funding in place, e.g. CFAs, legal expenses insurance, trade union funding, or public funding as appropriate.
  • Interviewing clients, taking instructions and preparing Witness Statements.
  • Maintaining detailed file notes of instructions received, advice given, and work carried out.
  • Progressing matters in a proactive, professional and efficient manner to conclude cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients.
  • Complying with all appropriate pre-litigation protocols.
  • Drafting claims and other court documents.
  • Attending costs and case management conferences and other court hearings on behalf of clients where appropriate or instructing Counsel to do so.

Non-fee earning work

  • Dealing with costs promptly at the conclusion of claims, both for the benefit of the firm and our clients.
  • Participating in team, departmental and office meetings.
  • Maintaining an adequate and up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice.
  • Participation in marketing activities whether on a firm-wide, departmental or office basis.
  • Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
  • Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
  • Ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information.
  • Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
  • Maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
  • Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
  • Championing Barcan+Kirby’s values and actively supporting the objectives of the firm.

About us

Barcan+Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer.

We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. When we say we offer a work/life balance, we mean it.

We work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values.

We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a qualified solicitor or FCILEx.
  • Have experience as a Clinical Negligence Paralegal or have taken a seat in Clinical Negligence whilst training.
  • Have experience undertaking fee-earning work and managing their own caseload.
  • Be committed to their personal and professional development.

Computer literacy is essential for this role.

Location and working hours

  • Full-time (office hours are 9am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday)
  • The role is based at our Prince House office but with the option to apply for hybrid working upon successful completion of your probation.

Closing date for applications

Applications for this role close on Wednesday 27th November with interviews on Friday 6th December.

How to apply

Ready to apply for this role? Send us your CV and cover letter using the form below. Got a question? Email our recruitment team.

No agencies, please. We will not accept unsolicited CVs on a speculative basis and will not accept this as an introduction.