Associate - Personal Injury

Foot Anstey LLP; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an Associate to join its personal injury team in Plymouth. The candidate will manage a varied caseload, helping clients navigate their recovery journey after life-altering injuries. Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach are essential. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-linked bonus

Enhanced parental leave policies

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive, NQ-5 years PQE.
• Experience in personal injury litigation is required.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail for pleadings and statements are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of claimant personal injury matters.
• Manage the full litigation process from client instructions to trial.
• Provide compassionate and supportive client care.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive, NQ-5 years PQE

Experience in Personal Injury litigation

Strong drafting skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathetic, client-focused mindset

High ethical standards

Job description

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Enable Law, part of the Foot Anstey Group, specialises in medical negligence, personal injury and mental capacity. Built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition, we invite you to join us in shaping the future together.

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Associate
• Location: Plymouth with hybrid working arrangements
• Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time

Why this role matters

As an Associate in one of the UK's leading personal injury and medical negligence firms, you'll help clients rebuild their lives and access compensation, rehabilitation and future security after suffering life‑changing injuries.

What you’ll do

• Handle a varied caseload of claimant personal injury matters including road‑traffic, public liability, product liability and workplace injuries.
• Manage the full litigation process from initial client instructions through to resolution or trial.
• Develop case strategy, assess liability and quantum.
• Provide compassionate and supportive client care, helping clients navigate the legal process with clarity and empathy.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive, NQ-5 years PQE
• Experience in Personal Injury litigation (claimant or defendant) and/or including EL/PL, RTA
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail for pleadings, witness statements and written submissions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to build work in conjunction with clients, experts, barristers and insurers
• Empathetic, client‑focused mindset, committed to supporting vulnerable clients through emotionally challenging cases
• High ethical standards and a genuine desire to help people rebuild their lives after injury

Join a seriously ambitious firm

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens opportunities for our people to make their mark
• A diverse client base, including individuals and families affected by medical negligence or personal injury, those lacking capacity requiring assistance in managing financial affairs, and children and young people seeking advice and support to access tailored educational solutions
• A culture built on values of being trusted specialists, genuine and caring, inclusive and acting with integrity
• A strong focus on responsible business, patient safety, harm reduction, sustainability and giving back to communities
• Comprehensive professional development and training to support your goals

Progressive benefits tailored to you

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships)

Ready to apply

• Hit the "Apply Now" button
• Send us your CV and a brief note on why this role is perfect for you
• Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome
• Interview process typically involves two interviews; our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do
• We support individual needs; if you require accommodations, let us know before the interview and we’ll discuss them
• If you’d like to visit our offices or test your kit for a virtual interview, just let us know

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We invite applicants to complete optional demographic questions, which will be anonymised and not linked to your application. We monitor community background and sex in Northern Ireland to promote equality of opportunity in compliance with the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998, encouraging all applicants to share information voluntarily for reporting purposes.