Solicitor - Serious Injury – Bristol – 2-6 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 (DOE)
A respected law firm is seeking a Serious Injury Lawyer with 2-6 years' post qualification experience to join its growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the most high profile and life changing cases in the UK, supporting clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries including serious orthopaedic trauma, brain and spinal injuries, amputations and fatalities. You will have the autonomy to manage intermediate and multi track matters, with opportunities to assist on complex, high value catastrophic cases.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of serious injury matters, including:
- Handling higher value personal injury cases with a focus on early intervention and rehabilitation
- Managing intermediate and multi track claims with autonomy
- Assisting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury cases
- Regular client contact, including face to face meetings and Court visits
- Liaising with medical experts, Counsel and other professionals
- Progressing cases proactively and meeting litigation deadlines
- Valuing quantum and negotiating effective settlements
- Using the firm's in house case management system
- Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory developments
- Supporting a friendly, sociable and collaborative team culture
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified lawyer (Solicitor or Legal Executive) with:
- 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
- A proactive, organised and motivated mindset
- Confidence managing matters independently
- Strong litigation experience and ability to meet Court deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular employee events
- Training and development opportunities
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral schemes (claims and recruitment)
- City centre office location
- Paid birthday day off
- Season ticket travel loans
- One paid charitable day per year
- Bonus scheme
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Solicitor - Serious Injury - Bristol - 2-6 Years PQE employer: Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional growth and a supportive work culture. As a Private Client Partner in Dorset, you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while receiving mentorship opportunities to develop junior lawyers, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values high-quality client service.
