Associate Solicitor - Personal Injury

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning catastrophic injury team as a Solicitor (Associate level) with 4-8 years' PQE. Handle high-value multi-track claims while collaborating with a supportive team focusing on client care and business development. Engage in a flexible work environment and contribute to meaningful outcomes within a respected legal framework.

Benefits

Agile working approach

Flexible work environment

Support for development activities

Qualifications

• 4-8 years PQE working in serious injury within a law firm.
• Experience handling serious injury claims.
• Proven business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of serious injury claims.
• Attending clients at hospitals and homes.
• Ensuring excellent client care and outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Communication

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Solicitor (Associate level) with 4-8 years’ PQE to join our award-winning catastrophic injury team.

We are one of the fastest growing serious injury teams in the country and have received extensive recognition. The team is ranked in both Chambers and Legal 500 and have had multiple short listings at the PI Awards.

You will handle a caseload made up of high value multi track claims and be assisting Partners with catastrophic injury claims including brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation. You will be joining a supportive team with a national and growing presence in the serious injury field.

More senior fee earners will also assist in the supervision of more junior fee earners, delegating appropriate work to trainees and supporting on large complex matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a case load of serious injury claims with Partner supervision, and in some cases, Partner led.
• Attending clients at Hospitals and in their homes.
• Ensuring excellent client care and outcomes and good organizational skills in file management.
• Maintaining relationships with referrers, experts and counsel.
• Providing excellent service to clients in line with the firm’s core values.
• Taking a proactive approach to business development including being involved with charity partners where supporting their aims and fundraising will be encouraged.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A minimum of 4 years’ post qualification experience working in serious injury within a law firm.
• Proven experience of dealing with serious injury claims.
• A rehabilitation focused approach including a solid understanding of the Rehabilitation Code and Serious Injury Guide.
• A willingness and enthusiasm to get involved in business development activities, and ideally able to demonstrate a proven track record of success in this area.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A desire to exceed client expectations.
• A high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment.
• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills.
• The ability to work in a busy team.
• A desire to enhance client relationships through day-to-day activity.

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon and Sheffield.

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Additional information:

Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities

Lime, as part of the Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

About Lime

Welcome to Lime Solicitors, where we believe in the power of expert legal advice to transform lives. Our commitment to empowering individuals is at the core of everything we do. With a client-centric approach, we ensure a seamless legal process founded on empathy and understanding.

As market leaders in clinical negligence, personal injury, inheritance disputes, employment disputes, and professional negligence, Lime Solicitors is dedicated to excellence in every aspect of our work. Join our supportive nationwide team, where everyone is valued and treated with respect and dignity.

As part of Lime Solicitors, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with clients, advocating for their needs and achieving the best possible outcomes for them and their families. Together, we share their stories to raise awareness and make a positive impact in our communities.

We are proud to be a part of Ampa, a large multi-brand group driven by a shared purpose and values. Together, we cultivate a positive, inclusive, and diverse work culture that supports everyone in achieving their ambitions. Join us at Lime Solicitors and be part of a team where you can make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.