Newly Qualified Personal Injury Solicitor – RTA Litigation

About the role

HFPeople is seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join its Road Traffic Accident (RTA) litigation team. The role offers a blend of hands‑on legal work and early leadership experience, with hybrid working (one day per week in the office) across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds or Birmingham.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload of litigated RTA liability matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Support team leadership by fostering a positive, productive environment and identifying continuous‑improvement opportunities.
• Supervise litigation executives, ensuring high‑quality technical performance and adherence to supervision procedures.
• Provide training and mentorship to legal apprentices and junior team members.
• Assist in meeting operational performance metrics, including revenue targets and timely billing.
• Maintain service standards for allocated clients, overseeing response times, escalation processes and SLA compliance.
• Participate in quality‑control activities such as case sampling and audits.
• Engage professionally with clients, insurers and third parties to build strong relationships.

Required profile

• Newly qualified solicitor with a keen interest in personal injury and RTA litigation.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude and readiness to take ownership of a small caseload.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues.
• Willingness to work hybrid, attending the office one day per week.

Required skills

• Litigation management
• RTA liability case handling
• Legal case management
• Supervision procedures
• Training and mentoring
• Revenue tracking and billing
• Quality control and audit processes
• Client relationship management

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (1 day in‑office).
• Opportunity for early leadership and mentorship experience.
• Supportive, forward‑thinking team culture.
• Clear progression pathways within a growing law firm.