Solicitor/CILEX (Serious Injury NQ Grade C - Silver)

Location: Southport/Hybrid

Hybrid working available – with flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed.

Purpose Of The Role

To assist a Lead Lawyer within the Serious Injury Team with all aspects of their cases with a value up to £500,000 and to ensure that matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner whilst maximising both damages and costs. The successful candidate will be working on a diverse caseload of multi‑track cases ranging from RTA to EL, PL & OL matters.

In Return Fletchers Offers

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until a long service award is granted the 3 days after the 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Main Responsibilities For The Role

• Progress files in line with KPI targets
• Assist a Lead Lawyer on their cases to ensure matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner
• Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third‑party solicitors/insurers, police and any other relevant parties as directed
• Deal with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures in a timely manner as directed
• Draft statements of case, witness statements, application notices, pleadings and instructions
• Prepare accurate and detailed file notes
• Help maintain case plans and case summaries and take a proactive approach
• Research points of law in respect of liability and quantum and take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy
• Undertake and assist where appropriate telephone negotiations/case management conferences with solicitors/courts as directed
• Pursue cases to conclusion as directed
• Attend Court, Joint Settlement Meetings, Case Management Conferences and Conferences with or without Counsel
• Prepare trial bundles
• Help with/preparing cost instructions sheets and disbursement lists
• Ensure an excellent level of client care is maintained

Essential Skills And Experience

• Good researching and drafting skills
• Sound base knowledge of the law surrounding serious injury and court procedure
• Good attention to detail, with file management and organisational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse environment and to quickly analyse complex information in order to make reasoned decisions
• IT competent
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Preferably previous experience of working in a personal injury department
• Must be flexible in working hours and able to travel
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Previous legal work experience in the PI field
• Willingness to work with other teams across the business
• Willingness to engage in networking and marketing events
• Buddying new members of the team to help with development

Desirable Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Successful candidate should be a Solicitor, NQ – Grade C or CILEX or with equivalent non‑qualified experience
• Experience of dealing with multi‑track PI cases preferably both RTA and ELPL
• Driving licence

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same.