Job Title: Personal Injury Solicitor
Location: Berkshire (Hybrid)
About the Role:
Our client - a well-regarded, established law firm with a strong reputation for claimant work - is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to manage quality work, build trusted client relationships, and develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage your own caseload of Personal Injury claims, acting for claimants in a range of moderate to high-value matters.
- Provide support to partners and senior solicitors on complex or higher-value claims when required.
- Investigate liability and quantum issues thoroughly, including gathering and interpreting medical evidence.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant procedural rules, funding arrangements, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain financial management of files - including WIP, disbursements, billing, and profitability - and work to meet or exceed agreed targets.
- Deliver high standards of client care, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and sensitively.
- Undertake other duties as reasonably required by management.
About You:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A current Practising Certificate in good standing, with no conditions attached.
- 1-10 years' post-qualification experience running claimant Personal Injury matters (RTA, EL/PL, or serious injury exposure desirable).
- A solid academic background and proven litigation experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and empathy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail, professionalism, and pride in delivering quality work.
- A commercial awareness and commitment to achieving both client satisfaction and business objectives.
- Good IT skills - proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with solicitors' case management systems (Partner for Windows knowledge is an advantage).
Hours:
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
How to Apply:
If you are an ambitious Personal Injury Solicitor looking for a new challenge within a supportive firm that values quality work and client care, please submit your CV or contact Natalie Dwan @ LJ Recruitment