Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Cardiff is seeking a talented Solicitor to join its Defendant Personal Injury team. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years' PQE with experience in handling defendant litigation. The role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 and excellent benefits, including group income protection and legal service discounts. This position promises genuine career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)

Group income protection

Birthday day off

Legal services discounts

Onsite parking options

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX) required.
• 2-5 years' PQE in defendant personal injury litigation is essential.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Defend a variety of claims including public liability and industrial disease matters.
• Run your own caseload of litigated matters from instruction to resolution.
• Draft pleadings and witness statements, and advise clients on case strategy.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX)

2-5 years' PQE in defendant personal injury litigation

Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Solid knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Solicitor - Defendant Personal Injury – Location: Cardiff – Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE) + excellent benefits

Yolk Legal are working with an established and highly regarded law firm seeking a talented Solicitor to join its Defendant Personal Injury team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2-5 years' PQE and proven experience handling defendant litigation, particularly within a firm or insurance setting. You'll be joining a close-knit and supportive team that handles a broad and interesting caseload, with the chance to develop your expertise on both fast-track and multi-track claims. The role also offers genuine progression, alongside a competitive salary and a strong benefits package.

What you'll be doing

• Defending a variety of claims including public liability, employer liability, highways, and industrial disease matters (including asbestos and NIHL).
• Running your own caseload of litigated matters from instruction to resolution.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel, and expert reports.
• Advising clients on liability, quantum, and evidence strategy.
• Attending site visits, case management conferences, settlement meetings, and hearings where required.
• Negotiating settlements and drafting counter schedules of loss.
• Supporting senior fee earners with high-value and complex claims.
• Ensuring compliance with court directions, procedural rules, and internal standards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with insurer and commercial clients.

The skills you'll need

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX).
• 2-5 years' PQE in defendant personal injury litigation.
• Solid knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and Pre-Action Protocols.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining high standards of client care.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case strategy.

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 (DOE).
• Group income protection.
• Birthday day off.
• Legal services discounts.
• Onsite parking options.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (including cycle to work and additional pension contributions).

How to Apply

If you're a driven Solicitor looking to develop your career within defendant personal injury, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities