Medical Negligence Associate Solicitor

 Are you a Solicitor with up to two years' post-qualification experience with a passion for helping individuals who have suffered as a result of medical negligence?

We are looking for a proactive, supportive and sensitive Associate Solicitor to join our highly regarded Medical Negligence team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a specialist team, handling your own caseload while gaining exposure to complex, high-value claims. The team has recently welcomed and developed talent within Medical Negligence, reflecting JCP's continued investment in this area.

 About the Role

Working alongside experienced specialists, you will:

• Manage your own caseload of medical negligence matters under supervision
• Assist on high-value and complex medical negligence claims
• Liaise with clients, experts, counsel and healthcare providers
• Draft legal documents and prepare cases for settlement discussions and court proceedings
• Build strong client relationships and provide clear, empathetic advice throughout the claims process
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the team.

About You

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Are a qualified Solicitor with 0–2 years PQE

·       Have experience in medical negligence, personal injury or litigation gained through training contracts, previous roles or work placements

·       Possess strong communication and client care skills

·       Are organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities

·       Demonstrate attention to detail and excellent drafting abilities

·       Share our commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

• Share our core values of being Sincere, Consistent, Accountable and Respectful

We are looking for employees with a flexible, driven and supportive ethos who have:

· Excellent administration and organisation skills

· An eye for accuracy and attention to detail

· The ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varying workload

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relations with clients, external professionals and colleagues

· The ability to work at a highly professional level

· A commitment to team goals and personal development

· Drive to climb the career ladder.

Why join the team at JCP?

You will be able to access a range of excellent employee benefits including:

·       Competitive salary and bonus scheme

·       Private medical insurance and health cash plan

·       Employer pension contribution of 4%

·       Cycle to work scheme

·       Internal training and career development opportunities.

We value diversity and inclusion at JCP and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone in our communities, and particularly from those that are underrepresented in our current workforce including those with a disability and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

We are strong supporters of the Welsh language and are very proud to have been the first firm of solicitors to be awarded the “Cynnig Cymraeg/Welsh Offer” recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner in 2021. We support our Welsh speakers and fund lessons for those who would like to learn Welsh.

Rydym yn gefnogwyr brwd o’r Gymraeg ac yn hynod falch o fod y cwmni cyfreithiol cyntaf i dderbyn cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg yn 2021. Rydym yn cefnogi ein siaradwyr Cymraeg ac yn ariannu gwersi ar gyfer y rhai a hoffai ddysgu’r iaith.

JCP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is open, fair and not influenced by irrelevant considerations.  JCP Solicitors recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, nationality, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other prejudice; we therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: Friday 21 August 2026 

* Please be aware that JCP Solicitors reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.