Assistant Solicitor - Personal Injury

Keoghs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year (ability to 3

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

PHI/Income Protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Access to Online Discount Sites

Discounted Gourmet Society Membership

Discounts at Merlin attractions

Job summary

Keoghs in Manchester (hybrid) is seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join our London team while based in the North-West. With 2-4 years' PQE, you will handle EL/PL personal injury claims, ranging from straightforward matters to high-value disputes, and work closely with the Lead Lawyer on a high-profile client account.

This role offers exposure to a varied caseload, collaborative team culture, and regular office attendance to support learning and development.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE in EL/PL litigation.
• Assist with EL/PL personal injury claims.
• Manage a diverse portfolio and liaise with Lead Lawyer.
• Excellent communication and case management.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with and managing EL/PL personal injury claims.
• Handling cases spanning a broad range of values, from straightforward matters to million-pound disputes.
• Supporting the strategic management of a major client account.
• Investigating liability, quantum, and coverage-related issues.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes for clients.

Skills

2-4 years PQE

EL/PL litigation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Bolton / Manchester - (Hybrid Working | Office Attendance will be required on occasion to our London office)

Are you a qualified solicitor looking to take the next step in your personal injury career? We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Lawyer to join our London team but able to work North-West based, working alongside an experienced Lead Lawyer on a high-profile client account.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE to gain exposure to a varied caseload of Employer's Liability and Public Liability (EL/PL) claims, ranging from lower-value matters through to complex, high-value cases worth millions of pounds.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working closely with the Lead and wider specialist team, you will play a key role in managing and progressing a diverse portfolio of personal injury claims while delivering exceptional service to a valued client.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with and managing EL/PL personal injury claims.
• Handling cases spanning a broad range of values, from straightforward matters to million-pound disputes.
• Supporting the strategic management of a major client account.
• Investigating liability, quantum, and coverage-related issues.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes for clients.

About You:

We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors who can demonstrate:

• 2-4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong knowledge of EL/PL litigation.
• An understanding of coverage disputes, or a willingness to further develop knowledge in this area.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and case management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work alongside a Senior Associate and the wider team on a significant client account.
• Exposure to a broad and interesting range of personal injury matters, including high-value and complex claims.
• Hybrid working environment with regular office attendance to support collaboration, learning, and team development.
• Supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• High-quality work with a respected client base.

If you're looking for the next challenge in your personal injury career and want to be part of a collaborative team handling high-quality defendant work, we'd love to hear from you.

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation