Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate Solicitor - Clinical Negligence - Leigh Day : Job Details

About Leigh DayWe are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We are not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products, and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

About the teamOur Clinical Negligence team represent clients who have experienced any instance of substandard medical treatment that causes injury or an existing condition to worsen. Our expert solicitors specialise in claims relating to orthopaedic negligence, brain injury, cerebral palsy and birth injuries. Examples of successful compensation awarded includes a seven-figure settlement for a claimant who sustained a below the knee amputation after orthopaedic negligence in A&E and the orthopaedic department and six figure settlements in claims brought by women who sustained life-changing injuries during deliveries of their babies by forceps.

About the roleWe have an opportunity for an Associate Solicitor (1 - 4+ years PQE) to join the team and have responsibility for running own cases and assisting a Partner on Grade A cases (depending on experience), on behalf of our clients, to the highest standards.

Application ProcessFor more details about the role, who we’re looking for and how to make your application, please click "apply now" to be re-directed to our careers page.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionLeigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

Employee Benefits• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)• Enhanced pension contributions• Life assurance 4 x salary• Healthcare cash plan• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off• Cycle to work scheme• BUPA Private Health Insurance• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay