Personal Injury Lawyer (FTC)

eNL; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in Cardiff is seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer (FTC) with 1-3 years PQE. This 9-month fixed-term contract offers hybrid working, combining office-based and remote work. The ideal candidate will manage a multi-track personal injury caseload and possess strong case management skills. An attractive benefits package is included, along with generous annual leave. Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors or chartered legal executives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Birthday day off

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Additional benefits

Responsibilities

• Manage a claimant litigated multi-track personal injury caseload from pre-action to settlement.
• Advise on liability, causation, and quantum, developing case strategies.
• Prepare key litigation documents, including statements of case and schedules of loss.

Skills

Conducting litigated multi-track personal injury cases

Case strategy development

Preparation of litigation documentation

Settlement negotiation

Education

Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive

Job description

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER (FTC) 1-3 PQE, CARDIFF, C. £40,000, HYBRID, 9-MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT. An excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking a temporary position managing a personal injury caseload. JOB REF: 2320

• Full conduct of a claimant litigated multi-track personal injury caseload, from pre-action stage through to settlement or trial, maintaining compliance with the CPR and relevant Protocols while working with a high degree of autonomy.
• Obtaining and analysing initial instructions, advising on liability, causation and quantum, developing case strategy, diarising critical deadlines, and proactively managing procedural, evidential, limitation and costs exposure.
• Preparing, reviewing and finalising key litigation documentation, including statements of case, schedules of loss, witness evidence, applications, directions, and detailed instructions to counsel and expert witnesses.
• Instructing and liaising with medical and non‑medical experts, overseeing disclosure, compiling trial‑ready (including electronic) bundles, and attending CMCs, PTRs and interlocutory hearings, with scope for routine advocacy where appropriate.
• Leading settlement efforts through Part 36 offers, ADR and negotiations, securing interim payments and coordinating rehabilitation in accordance with recognised industry guidance.

Hybrid working model: three days office-based and two days working remotely.

Applications welcomed from qualified solicitors or chartered legal executives.

Attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, a birthday day off, hybrid working, staff discounts, pension scheme and additional benefits.

To apply contact Tatiana Sivakova at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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