Multi-Track Personal Injury Solicitor/CILEX

Reference: 4841107Job ID: 5422352Posted: 2026-10-28Closing date: 2027-01-27Location: Manchester, Leeds or LiverpoolSalary: Up to 65,000 + bonus (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / Private PracticeCompany: HaysConsultant: Alexander PayneHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 0161 228 7770Email: alexander.payne@hays.comYour new companyA well-established and highly regarded claimant law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor, CILEx Lawyer or experienced fee earner to join its specialist personal injury team.The role offers the opportunity to handle a high-quality caseload of Intermediate and Multi-Track motor claims, with a particular focus on more complex pain-related injuries. You will have significant autonomy over your caseload and play an important role in developing more junior members of the team.Your new roleYou will independently manage a specialist caseload of complex claimant personal injury matters, taking responsibility for cases from instruction through to settlement or trial.Your caseload will predominantly comprise Intermediate and Multi-Track motor claims, requiring you to identify key liability, causation and quantum issues at an early stage and develop an appropriate litigation strategy.Your responsibilities will include:Managing a caseload of complex litigated claimant personal injury matters.Handling Intermediate and Multi-Track motor claims, including cases involving complex and ongoing pain-related injuries.Investigating and evidencing all appropriate heads of loss to maximise damages.Obtaining and analysing medical evidence and instructing appropriate medical experts.Assessing liability, causation, quantum and prospects throughout the lifecycle of a claim.Progressing cases in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules, Serious Injury Guide and Rehabilitation Code, where appropriate.Drafting legal documents and ensuring compliance with Court directions and procedural deadlines.Instructing Counsel and attending conferences, hearings and other Court appointments where required.Advising clients on liability and quantum offers, litigation risks, costs and fundamental dishonesty.Liaising and negotiating with defendant solicitors, insurers, experts and Counsel.Identifying vulnerable clients and adapting your approach appropriately when dealing with sensitive or complex circumstances.Providing guidance, file support and technical assistance to more junior colleagues.Working towards appropriate fee, settlement, progression and client satisfaction targets.What you'll need to succeedYou will ideally be a qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer, although experienced personal injury fee earners capable of independently managing complex litigated claims will also be considered.You should have:Strong experience independently managing claimant personal injury claims.Experience handling litigated Intermediate and/or Multi-Track matters.Previous experience of RTA and motor claims, ideally involving higher-value or complex injuries.A strong understanding of the CPR and personal injury litigation procedure.Knowledge of the Intermediate Track and the Fixed Recoverable Costs regime.The ability to analyse complex medical evidence and identify issues around liability, causation and quantum.Experience liaising with medical experts, Counsel and other professional stakeholders.Strong drafting, negotiation and client-care skills.The ability to identify case strategy and proactively progress matters with minimal supervision.A compassionate approach when supporting clients dealing with serious or ongoing injuries.An interest in mentoring and supporting the development of junior colleagues.Previous experience specifically handling pain-related injury claims would be advantageous, although candidates with broader complex or higher-value claimant PI experience who are interested in developing within this area will also be considered.What you'll get in returnYou will join a specialist claimant PI team handling complex and technically interesting work, with the opportunity to develop your experience across Intermediate and Multi-Track litigation.The position offers a good level of autonomy and responsibility, alongside opportunities to develop technically, work on increasingly complex claims and contribute to the development of junior colleagues.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call 0161 228 7770.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4841107 - Alexander Payne