Associate – Motor Injury – Bristol – 3+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will manage a high-quality motor injury caseload for a Bristol defendant PI team within a reputable law firm. You will handle claims across multiple tracks, gradually taking on more complex matters while building strong client relationships. The position offers hybrid work, clear progression paths, and a collaborative culture focused on practical, legally sound advice. You will contribute to team growth and work across cross-functional colleagues to deliver effective outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• competitive salary with annual pay review
• clear career progression pathways
• mentoring
• secondments
• professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage motor injury claims across OIC, MOJ, small claims track, and fast track
• Handle exposure to complex and multi-track litigation as experience develops
• Own and progress your caseload efficiently
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and deliver pragmatic solutions
• Contribute to the ongoing success and growth of the team

Key requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in defendant personal injury or civil litigation
• Strong knowledge of personal injury protocols and the Civil Procedure Rules
• Proven ability in advice, drafting, negotiation, and managing caseloads independently
• Confidence in making strategic decisions and progressing matters efficiently
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to handle a variety of cases from straightforward to complex
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Commercial awareness to ensure legally sound advice aligned with client objectives

• communication skills
• client relationship building
• time management
• Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
• personal injury protocols
• advise, drafting, and negotiation

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