*Join Our Growing Personal Injury Team*
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Personal Injury Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (2-5 years PQE) to join our busy and successful Personal Injury team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented fee earner to manage a varied caseload of claimant personal injury matters while developing their career within a supportive and forward-thinking legal practice.
*Salary:* DOE
*The Role*
You will be responsible for handling a mixed caseload of claimant personal injury files, including:
- Road traffic accident claims
- Employer's liability claims
- Public liability claims
- Serious injury matters
- Fast-track and multi-track cases
- Litigated and non-litigated claims
- Clinical Negligence cases
You will manage cases from inception through to settlement or trial, providing excellent client care and maintaining strong relationships with clients, medical experts, counsel, and other stakeholders.
While the role is primarily focused on Personal Injury matters, there will be opportunities to assist with and manage Clinical Negligence cases.
*Key Responsibilities*
- Managing your own caseload of personal injury claims
- Advising clients on prospects, strategy, and settlement options
- Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and court pleadings
- Negotiating settlements with insurers and defendant representatives
- Meeting billing and performance targets
- Maintaining accurate file records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supporting business development and networking activities where appropriate
- Mentoring and supervising apprentices and trainees.
*About You*
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Have between 2 and 5 years' PQE in claimant personal injury work
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of personal injury litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules
- Have experience managing your own caseload independently
- Possess excellent communication and client care skills
- Be commercially aware and results driven
- Be highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Experience dealing with Clinical Negligence cases would be advantageous
*What We Offer*
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Company events.
- Access to online training and webinars
- Free, on-site parking
Pay: £1.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
* PI/Clin Neg : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Solicitor / Legal Executive (required)
Work Location: In person
Hiring: Personal Injury Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - PQE: 2-5 Years in Poole employer: Coles Miller Solicitors LLP
Coles Miller Solicitors LLP is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation in the heart of Poole. Employees benefit from a comprehensive pension scheme, attractive discounts, and convenient free parking, alongside opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic legal environment. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises your development while making a meaningful impact in IT support.
Contact Details:
Coles Miller Solicitors LLP Recruitment Team
