Newly Qualified Personal Injury Solicitor - NQ - 1yr

Keoghs; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

Hybrid and flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Access to specialist training and mentoring

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative work culture

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Keoghs, a leader in insurance legal services, is seeking a Newly Qualified Personal Injury Solicitor based in Newcastle. This full-time role involves working on high-value personal injury cases, assisting in complex litigation, and offers fantastic opportunities for professional growth with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (0–1 year PQE).
• Experience in serious/complex injury or defendant litigation desirable.
• Proactive and adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the defence of large loss personal injury claims.
• Draft court documents and instructions to counsel.
• Conduct legal research and attend client meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Team player

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Newly Qualified Personal Injury Solicitor - NQ - 1yr

Keoghs Newcastle, England, United Kingdom

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Newly Qualified Personal Injury Solicitor - NQ - 1yr

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Description

Application Deadline: 10 July 2025

Department: Legal

Location: Newcastle

Description

Newly Qualified Solicitor – Complex & Catastrophic Injury
Location: Newcastle, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience: NQ Solicitor (up to 1 year PQE)

About Keoghs

Keoghs is a market leader in insurance legal services, delivering innovative, client-focused solutions for over 50 years. Our Complex and Catastrophic Injury team handles some of the most challenging and high-profile claims in the defendant personal injury sector, acting on behalf of major insurers, corporates, and public sector bodies.

As part of our continued expansion in the North-East, we are looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Newly Qualified Solicitor with a keen interest in serious injury litigation to join our expert legal team in Newcastle.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to gain invaluable experience in complex and high-value personal injury work, including brain, spinal, amputation, and fatal injury claims. You will work closely with experienced partners and senior fee earners on multimillion-pound cases, supporting the delivery of outstanding client service and effective litigation strategies.


Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the defence of large loss personal injury claims, including catastrophic injury cases arising from motor, EL/PL, and employer incidents
• Drafting court documents, instructions to counsel, and detailed reports for insurer clients
• Conducting legal research and contributing to case strategy
• Attending conferences with counsel, client meetings, and court hearings
• Supporting business development and maintaining excellent client relationships
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (0–1 year PQE)
• Previous experience (via training contract or paralegal role) in serious/complex injury, defendant litigation, or personal injury defence work is highly desirable
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• A commercial approach and an understanding of insurer clients’ needs
• A strong team player with a proactive and adaptable attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Career development within one of the UK’s leading complex injury teams
• Access to specialist training and mentoring from senior litigators
• Comprehensive benefits, including pension scheme, private medical insurance, and 25+ days annual leave
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that supports professional growth

Apply Now:

If you’re looking to launch your legal career in a high-performing, specialist environment with exposure to some of the most challenging and rewarding work in the field of personal injury, Keoghs would love to hear from you.


Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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