Fee Earner – Injury

Puro Associates; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable personal injury practice in the UK is seeking a Fee Earner to manage a diverse caseload of personal injury and Criminal Injuries Compensation cases. The role requires delivering high-quality legal advice and maintaining excellent client care standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal injury or CICA work and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Flexible / hybrid working and flexitime

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in personal injury and CICA work.
• Advocacy or tribunal experience desirable.
• Strong ambition to progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury and CICA claims from inception to conclusion.
• Provide clear and practical advice to clients.
• Supervise colleagues and contribute to training.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Client-care focus

Organised and proactive

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive

3-5+ years' PQE (Senior applicants)

0-3 years' PQE or equivalent (Junior applicants)

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Fee Earner – Injury & Criminal Injuries Compensation

Location : Hybrid / Regional Offices (flexible working supported)

Salary : Competitive – dependent on experience + performance bonus

Contract : Full-time (flexible hours / flexitime available)

The Role

Puro Associates are recruiting for an established and reputable personal injury practice seeking a Fee Earner to manage a varied caseload of personal injury and Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) matters from inception to conclusion. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality legal advice, maintain excellent client care standards, and contribute to the continued success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury and CICA claims, including drafting pleadings, statements, schedules of loss, applications, reviews, and appeals.
• Provide clear and practical advice to clients on legal options, funding, and costs (CFA, ATE, insurance).
• Develop and implement effective case strategies, representing clients at hearings or instructing counsel as appropriate.
• Conduct risk assessments, monitor case profitability, and ensure timely recovery and settlement of funds.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and firm requirements.
• Act as the main client contact, providing empathetic support, particularly to vulnerable clients.
• (Senior level) Supervise colleagues, conduct file reviews, and contribute to training and best-practice initiatives.
• Support business development through networking and departmental projects.

Person Specification

• Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Fee Earner with proven experience in personal injury and / or CICA work.
• Advocacy or tribunal experience desirable but not essential.
• Senior applicants : 3–5+ years’ PQE with supervisory experience.
• Junior / mid-level applicants : 0–3 years’ PQE or equivalent experience with strong ambition to progress.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong client-care focus, particularly when dealing with sensitive matters.
• Organised, proactive, and confident working independently or collaboratively.
• Familiar with compliance, billing, and case management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme.
• Flexible / hybrid working and flexitime.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and additional leave options.
• Ongoing professional development and clear progression path.
• Supportive, modern working environment with a strong national reputation in PI and CICA work.

How to Apply

Contact Ryan on 01904 571760 or apply below.