At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage fast-track personal injury claims and provide top-notch legal advice to clients.
- Company: Dynamic law firm focused on delivering high-quality legal services.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, sick pay, life assurance, and wellbeing services.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with experience in fast-track personal injury claims.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Personal Injury Solicitor to manage a caseload of fast-track claims. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services, working closely with clients to provide clear, practical advice while ensuring they feel supported throughout the claims process.
What you will be doing:
- Manage your own fast-track caseload with minimal supervision
- Draft and manage legal documentation including pleadings, applications, disclosure lists, witness statements and schedules of loss, trial bundles, case summaries, and counsel briefs
- Accurately value personal injury claims using JSB guidelines and case law
- Prepare well-reasoned special damages claims, including future losses
- Use case law strategically and make effective use of Part 36 offers
- Ensure compliance with court deadlines, procedural rules, and internal processes
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practice
- Deliver excellent client care, meeting SLAs and maintaining clear communication
- Collaborate with colleagues and escalate complex matters when required
About you:
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with practicing rights (Essential)
- Proven experience handling fast-track personal injury claims (RTA, EL, PL)
- Experience managing cases through litigation to trial
- Strong drafting experience (pleadings, witness statements, schedules of loss, counsel instructions)
- DCP experience (essential)
- Experience using case management systems (Proclaim desirable)
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently
- Strong understanding of liability and Civil Procedure Rules
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding client care and relationship-building ability
- Able to work collaboratively with third parties including Counsel, unions, and medical agencies
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify fraud or complex claims
What you can expect from us:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, to 31 days plus bank holidays
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced family friendly policies and entitlements
- 4x salary life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24 hour GP and employee wellbeing services
- Costco card
- Free onsite parking
If this sounds like you and you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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