Personal Injury Associate/Legal Executive

Higgs LLP; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Personal Injury Associate/Legal Executive to support clients with serious injuries. In this dynamic role, you will assist lead lawyers, manage a varied caseload, and ensure compliance with legal standards. You'll be part of a collaborative team, contributing to positive outcomes for clients while developing your legal expertise. The firm promotes a supportive environment with flexible working options, fostering a culture of care and excellence. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about client service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a mixed personal injury caseload independently.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills essential for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with life-changing injuries as part of a collaborative legal team.
• Draft legal documents and manage litigation through to resolution.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Client Service

Legal Knowledge

Education

Law Degree

Legal Practice Course

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Our Purpose

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

Job title

Associate / Legal Executive / Paralegal

Department

Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Our Commitment to Our People

We listen to and respect our people. By taking care of our team and ensuring they take care of clients, we foster a friendly environment open to new ideas.

Our Core Values

Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

Role Purpose

To support high-quality legal services for clients with serious or life-changing injuries. Assist in progressing claims efficiently and compassionately, working under supervision while developing legal expertise and client care skills. Contribute to securing positive outcomes and uphold the firm’s reputation for excellence and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with life-changing injuries as part of a collaborative legal team
• Assist lead lawyers with varied caseloads of RTA, EL, and PL serious injury claims
• Liaise with clients directly and coordinate file setup with onboarding
• Investigate and assess new claims, gather evidence, and calculate damages
• Advise clients on legal issues, manage expectations, and negotiate settlements
• Draft legal documents including court pleadings, witness statements, and Schedules of Loss
• Prepare and issue court proceedings, and manage litigation through to resolution
• Maintain files and handle all related case correspondence and diary entries
• Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards
• Stay up to date with legal developments and complete required CPD
• Contribute to business development and support departmental goals

Person Specification

• Proven ability to manage a mixed personal injury caseload and meet deadlines independently
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, efficient, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach
• Commitment to delivering high standards of client service
• Professional presentation and discretion handling confidential matters
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to undertake training
• Clear, accurate legal advice with sound understanding of legal discipline
• Commercial awareness supporting departmental goals

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of core legal processes in personal injury claims
• Knowledge of the Rehabilitation Code and its application to major trauma cases
• Experience with law affecting road traffic accidents, work accidents, and public place accidents

What You Need To Know

Higgs offers hybrid working based on our Best FIT principles: flexible, inclusive, together. We aim to accommodate flexible working requests.

We promote a ‘dress for your diary’ approach, dressing appropriately for scheduled appointments.

Equal Opportunities

As signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs is committed to diversity and regularly monitors its progress.

Additional Information

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