Personal Injury Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied caseload of employer’s liability, occupiers’ liability and/or public liability claims from inception to resolution. You will handle both pre-litigated and litigated matters, including potentially fast-track and multi-track work, with exposure to high-value cases. You will draft pleadings and statements, conduct legal research, and advise clients while maintaining strong client relationships. The firm provides training, a robust referral network, and clear progression within a growing team. This is an opportunity to retrain into OL/PL work with strong earning potential and support.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Uncapped bonus scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing training and development, including retraining support
• Strong administrative and litigation support
• Clear opportunities for progression within a growing team

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of EL, OL and/or PL claims from inception to settlement or trial
• Handle pre-litigated and litigated matters
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical advice to clients
• Negotiate settlements with insurers and opponent representatives
• Progress cases efficiently in line with procedural requirements
• Attend court hearings and advocacy where appropriate
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the claims process
• Support and mentor junior team members (senior-level applicants)

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Experience handling claimant personal injury litigation
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Excellent negotiation, communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Commercially aware with a proactive and organised approach to case management
• Motivated to work within a target-driven environment

• negotiation
• communication
• client care
• draft pleadings
• witness statements
• legal research

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