Personal Injury Legal Executive/Solicitor NQ-4 PQE

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Personal Injury Legal Executive or Solicitor to join their leading Travel, Tourism and Insurance team in Exeter. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development within a supportive environment. You will work on a diverse range of domestic and international personal injury disputes, providing exceptional client service and contributing to proactive marketing efforts. With flexible working options and a clear career progression path, this position is ideal for ambitious lawyers looking to advance their careers in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• NQ to 4 years' post-qualification litigation experience required.
• Experience in English personal injury cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on travel litigation matters.
• Handling personal injury claims and managing compliance procedures.
• Progressing cases through litigation and ADR.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Client Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Personal Injury Law

Education

Law Degree

Post-Qualification Experience

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Exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Your new firm

Our top 50 international client is looking to recruit a Personal Injury Legal Executive or Solicitor NQ-4 PQE into their market-leading Travel, Tourism and Insurance team in Exeter.

Your new role

In your new role, you will work as part of a team on a broad spectrum of domestic and international personal injury disputes. The role will focus on providing a first-class service to clients, contributing to proactive marketing/profile raising and exceptional client management. The successful candidate will have a clear career progression path and will be well-supported at partner level and by other fee-earners. You will be part of a highly collaborative and collegiate culture. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on and representing clients in travel litigation matters, through litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
• Handling a variety of personal injury claims, including cross-border cases, for both Claimants and Defendants, of varying complexity and value within England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Taking instructions from clients, attending meetings, and managing compliance procedures.
• Progressing cases through litigation, considering all appropriate methods of ADR.

What you’ll need to succeed

You should be a Legal Executive or Solicitor with NQ to 4 years' post-qualification litigation experience, or a relevant litigation seat at the newly qualified level. Experience in English personal injury cases, excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and being a team player are essential. You must have the ability to manage files independently where appropriate, demonstrate a strong client focus, and a commitment to service delivery.

What you’ll get in return

This role offers a fantastic career opportunity for an ambitious Personal Injury lawyer seeking growth and development within a supportive team. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working options, and the chance to work on increasing volumes of work, providing a solid platform for career advancement. The role is suitable for full-time or part-time lawyers, including those already based in or willing to relocate to the Southwest.

To learn more, please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal. If interested, click 'apply now' to send your CV or reach out for a confidential career discussion. We welcome applications from candidates with more or less than the specified PQE, provided they meet the experience criteria.