NQ Personal Injury Solicitor (Defendant)

Simpson Judge Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bradford is seeking a Newly Qualified Personal Injury Solicitor to join their exceptional defendant team. The role offers extensive training and mentoring in managing a varied caseload involving Employer’s Liability and Public Liability claims. Ideal candidates will hold a qualification and possess experience in relevant areas from their training. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a supportive environment that champions development.

Benefits

High-quality training and mentoring

Clear long-term progression prospects

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor or qualifying imminently.
• Experience in defendant PI, EL/PL, or insurance litigation during training.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse defendant PI caseload including EL and PL claims.
• Assess liability and quantum.
• Instruct counsel and experts.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Client-focused mindset

Enthusiastic and proactive

Education

Newly Qualified Solicitor

Job description

NQ Personal Injury Solicitor (Defendant)

Location: Bradford
Firm: Legal 500‑recognised
Salary: Competitive, DOE

A Legal 500‑ranked law firm in Bradford is seeking a Newly Qualified Personal Injury Solicitor to join its well‑established defendant personal injury team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ solicitor to build a strong foundation in defendant PI work within a highly regarded team, gaining exposure to a varied and high‑quality caseload with a particular focus on Employer’s Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) matters.

The Role

You will work as part of a supportive and experienced team, handling a diverse defendant PI caseload, including:

• Employer’s Liability (EL) claims
• Public Liability (PL) claims
• Pre‑litigation and litigated matters
• Liability and quantum assessment
• Instructing counsel and experts
• Working closely with insurer clients

You will receive hands‑on training, close supervision, and clear development pathways.

The Ideal Candidate

• Newly Qualified Solicitor (or qualifying imminently)
• Experience in defendant PI, EL/PL, or insurance litigation gained during training
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and a client‑focused mindset
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to develop within defendant PI

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a Legal 500‑recognised team
• High‑quality defendant EL and PL work
• Excellent training and mentoring at NQ level
• Clear long‑term progression prospects
• Supportive and collegiate working environment

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Stan Wilson at Simpson Judge on 07585 152683 or email .

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.