Job Description

Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Law graduate to work in a well-established and highly regarded Clinical Negligence Department on a full-time basis in our Bristol or Cardiff office.

Purpose:

You will be responsible for managing a caseload covering a variety of medical injuries through all stages of the claim. You will also be involved in assisting solicitors and paralegals, as well as research and administration tasks.

Hybrid working

This role would be based in our Bristol or Cardiff office, with a combination of home and office working (typically working 2 days in the Bristol city centre and/or Cardiff office and 3 days from home). You would therefore need the infrastructure in place to work from home and will be provided with a company laptop.

Duties/responsibilities:

Under supervision you will manage a case load and assist others on cases; Advise the client on the best course of action within the law; Make informed decisions with regards to quantum/liability; Effectively use the company's case management system; Effectively carry out the screening of clinical negligence claims to establish prospects at the earliest opportunity and in a proportionate manner; Participate in team meetings; Assist solicitors and paralegals; Undertake research and administration tasks.

Skills/Competencies required:

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and motivated to work within clinical negligence. You need to have good organisational and communication skills, especially telephone and written skills, with the ability to deal sensitively with clients and professionally with experts.


You will be a team player with strong written & verbal skills. Experience of managing your own caseload would be beneficial as well as a medical background or other relevant experience.

Education Required:

You will have a law degree, or equivalent experience and it would be advantageous to have completed the LPC (or equivalent) and have studied the clinical negligence elective.



Please can you discuss within your covering letter your passion to work within clinical negligence. Please note your CV and covering letter will need to be uploaded as one document.


Lyons Davidson is a national law firm providing legal services to businesses and individuals.


We pride ourselves on the level of service our experts offer. Our ability to deliver a consistent and high-quality service has allowed us to develop strong relationships with a number of business partners such as insurers, banks and membership organisations that rely on us to give their customers and members the help and advice they need.