Personal Injury Solicitor/Senior Solicitor
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Job Description
Job Description
\nYour new company
\n Our client is a leading claimant law firm seeking Personal Injury Solicitors / Senior Solicitors during a period of growth. This opportunity is suitable for experienced EL/PL/OL lawyers as well as litigators from RTA backgrounds looking to retrain into this area. The role offers a high-quality caseload, excellent training and development, and strong earning potential through a transparent bonus structure.
Your new role
\n You will manage your own caseload of employer's liability, occupiers' liability and/or public liability claims, handling matters from inception through to conclusion. Depending on your level of experience, this may include both fast-track and multi-track litigation, with exposure to complex and higher-value claims. The firm operates with strong referral sources, providing genuine claimant work and a strong flow of quality instructions.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Manage a varied caseload of EL, OL and/or PL claims from inception to settlement or trial. \n
- Handle pre-litigated and litigated matters. \n
- Draft pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation. \n
- Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical advice to clients. \n
- Negotiate settlements with insurers and opponent representatives. \n
- Progress cases efficiently in line with procedural requirements. \n
- Attend court hearings and advocacy where appropriate. \n
- Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the claims process. \n
- Support and mentor junior team members (senior-level applicants). \n
What you'll need to succeed
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- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive \n
- Experience handling claimant personal injury litigation. \n
- Previous OL/PL experience is desirable but not essential for candidates seeking a retraining opportunity. \n
- Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules. \n
- Excellent negotiation, communication and client care skills. \n
- Ability to manage a caseload independently. \n
- Commercially aware with a proactive and organised approach to case management. \n
- Motivated to work within a target-driven environment \n
What you'll get in return
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- Competitive salary dependent on experience. \n
- Uncapped bonus scheme. \n
- High-quality claimant caseload from established referral channels. \n
- Ongoing training and development, including support for lawyers retraining into OL/PL work. \n
- Strong administrative and litigation support. \n
- Hybrid working arrangements. \n
- Clear opportunities for progression within a growing team \n
What you need to do now
\n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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