At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage personal injury and clinical negligence cases while advising clients throughout the litigation process.
- Company: Highly regarded London law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, excellent benefits, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Structured career development and progression opportunities in a respected practice.
- Why this job: Gain genuine responsibility and client exposure from day one in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 2+ years PQE in Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence with strong litigation skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A highly regarded London law firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Associate to join its established Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, highly respected claimant practice handling a varied caseload of high-quality personal injury and clinical negligence matters. The successful candidate will work alongside recognised specialists in the field while enjoying genuine responsibility, strong client contact and excellent career development opportunities.
The Role
- Manage your own caseload while working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of claimant matters.
- Managing claimant personal injury and clinical negligence files from instruction through to settlement or trial.
- Advising clients throughout the litigation process.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and legal correspondence.
- Conducting negotiations and progressing claims efficiently.
- Attending client meetings, conferences and court hearings where required.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver outstanding client service.
- Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the department.
About You
- Around 2+ years' PQE in Personal Injury and/or Clinical Negligence.
- Experience acting for claimants.
- Experience independently managing a caseload.
- Strong technical litigation skills.
- Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
- Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- High levels of professionalism and attention to detail.
- A genuine desire to continue developing their career within claimant litigation.
Why Apply?
- High-quality claimant personal injury and clinical negligence work.
- Excellent supervision and mentoring from experienced practitioners.
- Genuine responsibility and client exposure from day one.
- Supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Structured career development and progression opportunities.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid working and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development.
If you’re looking to join a respected London practice where you’ll enjoy high-quality work, excellent support and clear career progression, we’d be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.
Personal Injury Associate in City of London employer: Simpson Judge
Join a highly regarded London law firm that offers an exceptional work environment for Personal Injury Associates. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional development, you will benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture that fosters growth and mentorship. This is a unique opportunity to engage in high-quality claimant work while enjoying genuine responsibility and clear career progression from day one.
