Personal Injury Assistant Solicitor – EL/PL (Hybrid)

Keoghs; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year (increases by

Family Private Medical Insurance - BUP

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare 24/7 online GP & wellbeing

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

PHI/Income Protection

Pension Contribution 5%/3%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Discounts & memberships

Job summary

Keoghs is seeking an Assistant Solicitor to join the Personal Injury team, based in Bolton with hybrid working and occasional London office attendance. You will work alongside an experienced Lead Lawyer on EL/PL claims and high-value matters, requiring 2–4 years PQE and a proactive, collaborative approach.

You will manage a diverse portfolio, from lower-value cases to multi-million disputes, while developing skills in liability, quantum, and coverage issues within a top-tier firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2-4 years PQE in personal injury.
• Experience handling EL/PL litigation.
• Exposure to coverage disputes is beneficial.
• Strong communication, analytical and case management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with and managing EL/PL personal injury claims.
• Handling cases spanning a broad range of values, from straightforward matters to million-pound disputes.
• Supporting the strategic management of a major client account.
• Investigating liability, quantum, and coverage-related issues.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes for clients.

Skills

PQE 2-4 years

Defendant PI claims

EL/PL litigation

Coverage disputes

Communication skills

Analytical & case management

Job description

Keoghs is seeking an Assistant Solicitor to join the Personal Injury team, based in Bolton with hybrid working and occasional London office attendance. You will work alongside an experienced Lead Lawyer on EL/PL claims and high-value matters, requiring 2–4 years PQE and a proactive, collaborative approach.

You will manage a diverse portfolio, from lower-value cases to multi-million disputes, while developing skills in liability, quantum, and coverage issues within a top-tier firm.