Serious Injury Lawyer – 7+ Years PQE

About the role

Join a specialist claimant law firm renowned for handling complex, life‑changing injury claims. The role focuses on a low‑volume, high‑value caseload of serious injury matters, particularly traumatic brain injury, offering the chance to work closely with clients and develop expertise in this niche area.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex serious injury claims, with a focus on traumatic brain injury.
• Potentially undertake clinical negligence work, depending on experience and interests.
• Run high‑value multi‑track litigation from inception through to settlement or trial.
• Advise clients and their families throughout the claims process.
• Conduct client visits, including home and hospital visits where required.
• Collaborate with medical experts, case managers and rehabilitation providers.
• Assist in the growth and development of the firm’s specialist practice.
• Build relationships with professional contacts and support the firm’s reputation within the serious injury sector.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Civil Litigation practice rights.
• Approximately 7+ years PQE (candidates outside this range may also be considered).
• Proven experience handling high‑value serious injury claims.
• Experience dealing with complex causation issues.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and case‑management abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a specialist team.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach when supporting clients who have suffered life‑changing injuries.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for occasional client visits.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£65,000‑£85,000 per year).
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑value cases with a client‑centred approach.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a specialist practice.