Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking a Serious Injury Fee Earner to manage a caseload of complex injury claims. You will work within a collaborative team and handle cases valued up to £100k while assisting with larger matters. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ PQE and experience with high-value injury cases. This role offers competitive salary, agile working arrangements, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Agile working arrangements

Enhanced maternity leave

Employee recognition schemes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Referral bonuses

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of catastrophic and fatal injury matters.
• Assist senior colleagues on multi-million-pound matters.
• Engage with clients regularly and maintain strong communication.

Skills

Strong experience handling serious and high-value injury cases

Proactive approach to case progression

Excellent client care skills

Ability to value quantum and achieve effective settlements

Interest in early intervention and rehabilitation

Education

Approximately 2 years’ PQE

Tools

Experience with case management systems

Job description

Role Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Serious Injury Fee Earner to join a highly regarded legal team in Birmingham. Acting on a caseload of catastrophic and fatal injury matters, this role offers exposure to complex, life-changing cases including brain, spinal, orthopaedic, amputation, and fatality claims. You will have autonomy on claims valued up to £100k, while also assisting senior colleagues with multi-million-pound matters, gaining invaluable specialist experience within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Candidate Profile/Experience needed

The position is open to Legal Executives and Solicitors with approximately a minimum of 2 years’ PQE. You should have:

• Strong experience handling serious and high-value injury cases
• A proactive approach to case progression, with confidence in litigation and meeting court deadlines
• Excellent client care skills, including regular personal engagement and a focus on communication
• The ability to value quantum and achieve effective settlements
• A genuine interest in early intervention and rehabilitation for clients
• Experience with case management systems and keeping up to date with legal and regulatory changes will be advantageous

What’s on offer?

Alongside the opportunity to develop your expertise in catastrophic injury work, you will benefit from:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• Agile working arrangements (currently 2 days in the Birmingham office, remainder from home)
• Opportunities for travel to meet clients face-to-face
• Enhanced maternity leave, long service awards, and employee recognition schemes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, and referral bonuses
• Dedicated time to support charitable and community initiatives

Apply now

If you are an ambitious Serious Injury Fee Earner looking to progress your career within a specialist team and make a real difference to clients, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an up to date CV.