Job Description

A respected law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years' PQE to join its Medical Negligence team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied caseload within a supportive and client-focused environment.
The Role
This fee-earning role involves handling a broad range of medical negligence matters. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing your own caseload effectively and independently
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with risk management procedures
• Staying up to date with legal developments and best practices
• Building and maintaining a network of contacts and referrers

Areas of Experience
The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Medical negligence claims, including those involving Hospital Trusts, GPs, Dentists, and Ambulance Trusts
• Handling complex and sensitive cases with professionalism and empathy
• Delivering transparent, high-quality client service

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with:

• Minimum 2 years' PQE in medical negligence law
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach to team development
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement

Working Arrangements
The role is based in the centrally located Exeter office. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Excellent prospects for career development
• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Commitment to high standards of service and professional growth

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
Olivia Reed | LinkedIn
Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Company
Our business is about you. Helping you find the right job. We've been in the recruitment industry for 20 years, so we're confident we can make a real difference to your career prospects. Over half of our business is repeat or recommended business - candidates returning for their next career move or recommending their colleagues to us. We like it like that.
But that's not enough. We want to improve our legal recruitment service every day, every week, and every year, to ensure your success.
Our depth and breadth of experience means we already know the legal recruitment market inside out. And our industry-leading training programme fully prepares candidates for what lies ahead in a law career. So, as a lawyer, you can trust us when you need to take the next step.
We see things from your perspective. Nearly all our staff have legal training, and many have actually practised as solicitors. Which means you benefit from their in-depth knowledge of local markets, and specialist legal recruitment advice from consultants with first-hand, relevant experience.
Of course we take your career extremely seriously. We've worked long and hard to build trust and rapport with our clients and candidates, and all our dealings are treated with utmost confidence. We have a reputation for being proactive and well connected in the legal profession, and we're always determined to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
For more information about how we can assist you please visit or call us in confidence on 0800 0121 848
Company info Website Telephone 0117 925 9962 Location 2nd Floor
25 King Street
Bristol
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BS1 4PB
United Kingdom
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