Solicitor - Personal Injury (3-5 years PQE)
We are looking for a Solicitor (3-5 years PQE) to join our highly regarded Personal Injury team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers in a supportive and collaborative environment, handling a varied caseload of claimant Personal Injury matters. The role involves managing a caseload under supervision, assisting senior fee earners with high-value cases, and engaging in business development activities.
Experience/Attributes required
- Proven track record in handling Multi-Track Personal Injury cases
- Strong technical expertise
- Ability to manage a caseload with appropriate supervision
- Experience of working with Major Trauma Centres
- Good knowledge of the Rehabilitation Code of Practice and Serious Injury Guide, with the ability to apply these in practice
- Experience of working with Case Managers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Commitment to delivering a high standard of client care
- Experience of undertaking business development activities
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Work type
- Managing a varied caseload of claimant Personal Injury matters, ensuring files are progressed efficiently and in line with firm procedures
- Running Multi-Track Personal Injury cases under supervision, including drafting pleadings, reviewing evidence and preparing cases for trial
- Assisting Partners and senior fee earners with high-value and complex Multi-Track Personal Injury claims
- Liaising with clients, experts, counsel and other stakeholders to support the progression of cases
- Supporting and supervising junior team members, providing guidance on day-to-day casework where appropriate
- Maintaining high standards of client care and ensuring clients are kept informed throughout the lifecycle of their claim
Contributing to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of processes
Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and the employee pays 4%
- Life Assurance - 5 x final salary
- Private medical cover for employee
Non Contractual Benefits (pro rata)
- An additional days holiday for your birthday
- A weekly wellbeing hour
- 8 hour per annum charity work
- Cycle to work schemeBring your dog to work
- Social committee events
- Season ticket travel loan
- Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday
Solicitor - Personal Injury (3-5 years PQE) in Reading employer: Boyes Turner
Boyes Turner is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development within the Personal Injury team in Reading. Employees benefit from a generous holiday allowance, a comprehensive pension scheme, and the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in complex legal cases, all while working in a collaborative environment that values learning and communication.
