Medical Negligence Fee Earner

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a well-established law firm in Blackburn, who are seeking a Medical Negligence Fee Earner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced case handler who has prior exposure to medical negligence matters and is confident managing their own caseload.

The firm is open to candidates who are not yet qualified, provided they can demonstrate strong file handling experience within medical negligence.

Job Title: Medical Negligence Fee Earner
Location: Blackburn 
Salary: £25,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Responsibilities as a Medical Negligence Fee Earner:

• Managing a caseload of medical negligence claims from inception through to settlement
• Handling pre- and post-litigation matters with minimal supervision
• Drafting legal documents including Letters of Claim, witness statements, and schedules of loss
• Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel, and third parties
• Reviewing medical records and instructing appropriate experts
• Ensuring compliance with relevant protocols and procedural rules
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records
• Working towards individual and team targets

 
About you as a Medical Negligence Fee Earner:

• Previous experience handling medical negligence files (essential)
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Strong understanding of the litigation process and pre-action protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in an office-based environment

 
Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Medical Health Care
• Holiday Pay
• Clear progression pathways for career development
• Opportunity to develop within a supportive and experienced team

 
If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Medical Negligence Fee Earner vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200.