Personal Injury Associate (0-4 PQE) – Hybrid & Growth

Leigh Day And Co; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

29 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance 4 x salary

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Leigh Day in Manchester is seeking an Associate Solicitor (0-4 PQE) to join the Personal Injury team handling serious/catastrophic injury claims. You will manage end-to-end litigation, instruct experts, and develop cases for trial while supporting business development initiatives.

The role focuses on life-changing injuries such as brain and spinal injuries, and requires strong client care and advocacy skills within a claimant environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with solid demonstrable experience in personal injury.
• Experience handling serious injury/life-changing claims.
• Ability to manage cases from initial advice through to trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury claims across specialisms.
• Investigate, gather evidence and pursue serious injury claims through litigation.
• Instruct experts, negotiate terms and monitor case strategy and deadlines.
• Support business development initiatives within the Personal Injury team.

Skills

Personal Injury

Litigation

Case Management

Client communication

Education

Qualified solicitor

0-4 PQE experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Case Management Systems

Outlook

Job description

Leigh Day in Manchester is seeking an Associate Solicitor (0-4 PQE) to join the Personal Injury team handling serious/catastrophic injury claims. You will manage end-to-end litigation, instruct experts, and develop cases for trial while supporting business development initiatives.

The role focuses on life-changing injuries such as brain and spinal injuries, and requires strong client care and advocacy skills within a claimant environment.