Fatal Injury Fee Earner

Realm Recruit; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Salford is seeking a Fatal Injury Fee Earner to join its dedicated serious injury team. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of families during difficult times, while benefiting from a supportive environment, strong long-term benefits, and a compassionate team culture.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday, inclusive of bank holidays

Birthday day off

Long service awards

Group pension scheme

Life assurance: 2x annual salary

Employee referral scheme

Annual Christmas party

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in serious injury or fatal accident work.
• Full UK driving license preferred.
• Highly organised individual with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support families affected by life-changing events as a Fatal Injury Fee Earner.
• Manage a modest caseload and assist on complex matters.
• Develop skills in a supportive environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

Research skills

Negotiation skills

Client communication skills

Understanding of personal injury law

Familiarity with GDPR

Familiarity with AML best practices

Job description

• Support families through life’s most difficult moments in a truly rewarding legal role
• 33 days’ holiday, birthday leave, and strong long-term benefits
• A compassionate, close-knit team dedicated to making a difference

Are you a personal injury professional who thrives on helping people in their time of need? We’re looking for a Fatal Injury Fee Earner to join a specialist serious injury team based in Salford, where you’ll make a real impact by supporting families affected by life-changing events.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a values-driven, people-first environment where empathy, expertise, and support go hand-in-hand. You’ll handle your own modest caseload under close supervision and assist senior lawyers on complex matters, all while developing your skills in a nurturing and progressive setting.

Who we’re looking for

• A highly organised and empathetic individual with strong attention to detail
• Experience or interest in serious injury or fatal accident work
• Strong understanding of personal injury law and procedures
• Excellent research, negotiation, and client communication skills
• Familiarity with GDPR and AML best practices
• Full UK driving license (preferred)

Salary & Benefits

• 33 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), rising with service
• Birthday day off
• Long service awards (including extra holiday and gift vouchers)
• Group pension scheme (salary exchange model for tax efficiency)
• Life assurance: 2x annual salary
• Employee referral scheme
• Annual Christmas party and regular wellbeing-focused extras

Contact Kim Stark

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in your legal career, contact Kim Stark [e-mail] call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.