PI Solicitor in Sheffield

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards to this permanent position.

Location: Sheffield

Reports to: Team Manager / Head of Legal Practice

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (office-based)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum

The Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and organised PI Solicitor or CILEX practitioner to join their established team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a fast-track personal injury caseload, handling matters from the point of litigation through to settlement or trial. This role is open to NQ solicitors or those with 1-2 years PQE. Working closely with clients, Counsel, medical agencies and other third parties, you will provide clear, practical advice and deliver exceptional levels of client service throughout the life of the claim.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a fully litigated fast-track caseload with minimal supervision.
• Proactively manage priorities, deadlines and court timetables.
• Draft and manage all case documentation including:
• Pleadings
• Application notices
• Disclosure lists
• Witness statements
• Schedules of loss
• Briefs to Counsel
• Trial bundle indexes
• Case summaries
• Accurately value personal injury claims using Judicial College Guidelines and relevant case law.
• Prepare special damages claims and future loss calculations.
• Utilise Part 36 offers effectively and apply case law strategically to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Complete internal processes including defence reviews, witness statement exchanges and authorities to proceed to trial.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, procedural rules and best practice.
• Deliver a consistently high standard of client care, ensuring correspondence and communications are handled within agreed SLAs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and escalate technical or complex issues where appropriate.

About You

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a busy caseload.
• Strong client care skills and a proactive approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound judgement and the ability to identify and escalate fraud, fundamental dishonesty and potential multi-track matters.

Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience handling fast-track personal injury claims.
• Experience dealing with Road Traffic Accident, Employer's Liability and Public Liability matters.
• Experience using the Damages Claims Portal (DCP) is essential.
• Experience managing a litigated caseload through to settlement or trial.
• Experience drafting pleadings, witness statements, schedules of loss and instructions to Counsel.
• Experience using case management systems, with Proclaim experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of liability scenarios and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience gathering evidence, assessing prospects and providing practical advice to clients.
• Experience building relationships with third parties including Counsel and medical agencies.

Qualifications and Technical Skills

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with practising rights.
• Strong understanding of Civil Procedure Rules and personal injury litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Confident telephone manner.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work towards targets.

Benefits

• 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday (office based)
• Working hours available 8am - 6pm
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service up to a maximum of 31 days
• Death in service benefit (4 x salary)
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave
• Free parking
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Simply Health scheme with employer and employee contributions
• Anytime GP service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Probate and Estate Planning support
• Costco membership card
• Company sick pay (8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay following successful completion of probation)

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor looking to develop their career within a supportive and established legal team.