Personal Injury Solicitor - Complex

Personal Injury Solicitor – Complex Injury

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor to join a specialist team handling complex and high-value claimant work.
This role would suit a solicitor with approximately 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience who has developed a strong background in serious personal injury litigation and is looking to take on a challenging caseload involving significant injuries and multi-track claims.
You will have the opportunity to manage cases from an early stage through to resolution, work closely with clients and experts, and contribute to the development of a growing specialist practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex personal injury claims, predominantly involving multi-track litigation.
• Provide clear, compassionate and commercially aware legal advice to clients throughout the life of their claims.
• Take responsibility for progressing matters effectively and ensuring key procedural and case-management deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review pleadings, witness evidence, expert evidence, schedules of loss and other litigation documentation.
• Liaise with medical, rehabilitation, financial and other specialist experts where appropriate.
• Develop effective case strategies and work towards achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Conduct negotiations with defendants, insurers and their legal representatives.
• Prepare cases for hearings, conferences, settlement negotiations and trial where required.
• Maintain accurate records and manage matters in accordance with relevant professional, regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider development of the team.
• Assist with the supervision and development of junior lawyers and support staff.
• Contribute to business development and professional networking activities where appropriate.

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate is likely to have:

• 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience in claimant personal injury litigation.
• Demonstrable experience handling serious or high-value personal injury claims.
• Experience of multi-track litigation and complex procedural matters.
• A strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant pre-action protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical and organisational abilities.
• The confidence to manage a caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
• A client-focused approach, particularly when dealing with individuals who may have suffered life-changing injuries.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• An ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of individual matters.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous.
• An interest in contributing to the growth and profile of a specialist legal practice.

What the Role Offers

• The opportunity to work on substantial and legally challenging personal injury matters.
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.
• Support for ongoing professional and career development.
• Opportunities to develop leadership, supervision and management skills.
• A collaborative working environment with experienced legal professionals.
• A structured approach to career progression.
• Access to professional training and development opportunities.
• A role where the quality and impact of client outcomes are central to the work.

Interested?

Please contact Ellie at Puro Associates on 01904 571760.