Associate - Personal Injury - Plymouth

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Plymouth is seeking a Personal Injury Associate to support clients through their toughest moments, helping them secure compensation and rehabilitation. In this hybrid role, you will manage a varied caseload involving road traffic accidents and workplace claims. Ideal candidates will have 0-5 years PQE in personal injury litigation, strong drafting skills, and a client-focused mindset. The position also offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and enhanced parental leave among other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Clear career development pathways

Qualifications

• NQ-5 years PQE in personal injury litigation (claimant or defendant) required.
• Must have confidence to manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in securing compensation after serious injury.
• Handle varied caseload from first instruction through to resolution.
• Draft pleadings and shape case strategy.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused mindset

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Associate - Personal Injury - Plymouth

Step into a role where your work genuinely changes lives. As a Personal Injury Associate in this tier 1 ranked team, you'll be supporting clients through some of their toughest moments helping them secure compensation, rehabilitation, and long-term security after serious injury.

You'll be handling a varied caseload, from road traffic accidents to workplace and product liability claims, guiding each matter from first instruction through to resolution or trial. Expect to be drafting pleadings, shaping case strategy, and working closely with experts, barristers, and insurers all while providing clear, compassionate advice to clients who need it most.

This opportunity suits someone with NQ-5 years PQE in personal injury litigation (claimant or defendant), with strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and the confidence to manage complex cases. Just as important is your mindset: empathetic, client‑focused, and motivated to help people rebuild their lives.

Why join?

• Competitive salary with performance bonus
• Enhanced parental leave and wellbeing initiatives
• Hybrid working and flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Clear career development pathways and training tailored to your goals

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*