Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Scotland seeks a qualified Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor with 0-2 years' experience. The role offers competitive pay of £42,000 to £48,000, flexible hybrid working, and excellent learning opportunities. This is a great platform for an ambitious junior solicitor to enhance their technical skills and professional profile while managing significant cases.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Access to learning and development programmes

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with experience in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Eager to learn and develop advocacy skills.
• Must confidently handle client communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing large loss injury claims.
• Conduct investigations and drafting legal documents.
• Liaise with clients and counsel for strategic outcomes.
• Support senior team members on complex cases.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Client communication

Legal document drafting

Detail-oriented

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor with 0-2 years' PQE

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a globally respected, award-winning law firm with a reputation for excellence in insurance, litigation, and risk management. They offer a genuinely collaborative culture where junior lawyers are supported with tailored learning, secondment opportunities, and clear career pathways. With a strong focus on innovation, flexibility, and work‑life balance, this firm is an outstanding platform for ambitious solicitors ready to take the next step.

Job Description

• Assisting on and managing catastrophic and large loss injury claims for insurer, corporate and public‑sector clients
• Conducting investigations, reviewing evidence, and drafting key legal documents
• Liaising with clients and counsel to achieve strategic, commercial outcomes
• Supporting senior team members on complex litigation while growing your own caseload
• Contributing to business development and client relationship initiatives

The Successful Applicant

The Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor should be:

• A qualified solicitor, with 0‑2 years' PQE and some experience in personal injury or civil litigation
• Enthusiastic about developing technical expertise and advocacy skills
• Detail‑oriented, commercially aware, and confident handling client communications
• Eager to learn from experienced partners and build a long‑term career within a market‑leading practice

What's on Offer

Enjoy a competitive salary of between £42,000 and £48,000 per annum, flexible hybrid working, and access to award‑winning learning and development programmes. You'll gain exposure to complex, career‑defining cases and receive personalised support from senior lawyers invested in your growth. This is the ideal platform for an ambitious junior solicitor to build their technical excellence and professional profile.

If you're an experienced Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.