Personal Injury Lawyer - Exeter - 3-5 Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Hybrid working after probation

Excellent career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer in Exeter with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience. This role involves managing a varied caseload, assisting senior colleagues, and contributing to team development. The firm offers a supportive working environment, hybrid working options, strong career progression, and a competitive salary. Candidates should possess excellent communication and organisational skills and a proactive approach to business development. Applications from all qualified candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' post qualification experience in personal injury.
• Ability to manage own caseload confidently and independently.
• Willingness to learn additional areas of litigation if required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of personal injury matters.
• Run MOJ Portal and Fast Track cases.
• Handle Intermediate Track cases.
• Assist a partner on larger Multi Track matters.
• Support on clinical negligence cases if required.
• Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Client care skills

Business development

Education

Solicitor or CILEX with full litigation practising rights

Job description

Personal Injury Lawyer - Exeter - 3-5 Years PQE
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (minimum 24 hours per week, hybrid working available)
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)

A growing regional law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer with approximately 3-5 years' post qualification experience to join its established Litigation Department in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to handle a varied caseload, work closely with senior colleagues, and contribute to the continued development of the team.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a broad range of personal injury matters, including:

• Running MOJ Portal and Fast Track cases
• Handling Intermediate Track cases with minimal supervision
• Assisting a partner on larger Multi Track matters
• Supporting on clinical negligence cases (experience desirable but not essential)
• Travelling to other offices when required to meet clients
• Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives
• Developing new sources of personal injury work and following through on ideas

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a Personal Injury Lawyer who:

• Has around 3-5 years' post qualification experience in personal injury
• Is a solicitor or CILEX with full litigation practising rights
• Can manage their own caseload confidently and independently
• Is willing to learn additional areas of litigation if required
• Has strong communication, organisational, and client care skills
• Brings a proactive approach to business development
• May have a client following or proven BD track record (advantageous)

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A supportive, friendly, and professional working environment
• Hybrid working after probation or once fully integrated into the team
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• A competitive salary and strong benefits package
• The chance to join a growing firm with recent expansion, new offices, and award recognition
• A positive, collaborative culture with a strong "feel good factor"

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*