Solicitor – Serious Injury – Bristol – 2-6 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you support the firm’s Serious Injury team in Bristol by handling a mix of high-value and complex injury cases. You will manage multi-track matters, assist on catastrophic injuries, and maintain strong client contact while coordinating with medical experts and Counsel. You’ll work within a collaborative culture to progress cases efficiently and contribute to positive outcomes for clients. This is a chance to develop expertise in serious injury litigation within a respected, growth-focused practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bonus scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of serious injury matters
• Handle higher value personal injury cases with a focus on early intervention and rehabilitation
• Manage intermediate and multi-track claims with autonomy
• Assist senior lawyers on catastrophic injury cases
• Maintain regular client contact including meetings and Court visits
• Liaise with medical experts, Counsel and other professionals
• Progress cases proactively and meet litigation deadlines
• Value quantum and negotiate settlements
• Utilise the firm’s in-house case management system
• Keep up to date with legal and regulatory developments
• Support a friendly, sociable and collaborative team culture

Key requirements

• 2-6 years’ experience in Serious Injury / Personal Injury
• Experience handling higher value or complex cases
• Excellent client care skills and a compassionate approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proactive, organised and motivated mindset
• Confidence managing matters independently
• Strong litigation experience and ability to meet Court deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy

• client care
• strong communication
• proactive
• serious injury / personal injury litigation
• case management
• court deadlines

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