Serious Injury Fee Earner

⚖️ Serious Injury Lawyer

📍 Location: Wakefield + Hybrid

💷 Salary Range: £35,000 – £55,000

Hey LinkedIn fam! Are you an experienced litigator with a passion for helping clients who’ve faced life-changing injuries? Ready for a new challenge that blends teamwork, leadership, and top-tier client care? This role might just be your next big move!

🔎 What’s the Role?

You’ll manage a portfolio of claimant serious injury claims (predominantly RTA) with case values typically ranging from £125k to £250k.

You’ll also:

• 👥 Mentor & Support the Serious Injury team, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
• 🌱 Drive Growth by acting as an ambassador for the department, shaping its strategic direction and reputation.

🔥 Core Responsibilities

• 💙 Client Care: Offer outstanding support to individuals who’ve suffered traumatic, life-altering events.
• 👩‍⚖️ Team Leadership: Assist your Team Leader in motivating and guiding the team toward clear objectives and KPIs, including handling performance and development plans.
• 🔍 Technical & Case Reviews: Conduct in-depth case reviews, provide feedback, and mentor team members for continuous improvement.
• 🤝 Client Meetings: Maintain regular communication (including face-to-face) with clients to keep them informed and supported.
• 🌐 Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a range of experts—medical professionals, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, and counsel.
• 📝 Drafting Documents: Prepare statements, pleadings, schedules of loss, and more.
• 💸 Securing Settlements: Obtain early interim payments and the best possible outcomes for clients.
• ⚙️ Efficiency: Utilize a task-based case management system for top-notch service and clear communication.
• 📣 Business Development: Raise your professional profile by networking (e.g., with APIL, Headway, SIA), writing articles, giving testimonials, and increasing departmental awareness.
• 🌟 Mentorship: Develop junior team members, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
• 🏆 Target-Oriented: Thrive under targets while delivering impeccable work quality.

⭐ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• KPIs and objectives will be discussed in one-on-ones with your line manager.
• Regular reviews ensure you stay on track, highlighting areas for development and support.

👩‍💼 Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with 4+ years PQE (or equivalent) suitable for charging Grade B rates.
• Proven track record in serious injury claims; strong technical acumen and in-depth court procedure knowledge.
• Committed to delivering first-class client care.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and objection-handling skills.
• Able to balance objectives in a dynamic environment while maintaining high work quality.
• Confident with case management systems, Excel, and Word.
• Sharp attention to detail and stellar organizational skills.

Desirable

• A great team player who motivates colleagues and has prior experience mentoring in multi-track personal injury.
• Ready to boost your profile in the personal injury sector, ideally with links to bodies like Headway, SIA, APIL, etc.
• Positive, proactive mindset—flexible, resilient, and eager to hit targets.
• Passionate about personal injury, keen on ongoing professional development.

🚀 Personal Development

High achievers can look forward to exploring roles in other departments, broadening their expertise and shaping a fulfilling career path.

Interested? Contact Rob Addy on 0114 24189030 or hit “Apply” today!

We’d love to hear from you and see how you can make a difference. Let’s champion the cause of serious injury clients—together!