Personal Injury Legal Executive/Solicitor NQ-4 PQE

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Personal Injury Legal Executive or Solicitor to join their market-leading Travel, Tourism, and Insurance team in Exeter. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression within a supportive environment. You will handle a diverse range of personal injury disputes, providing exceptional client management and contributing to proactive marketing efforts. With flexible and hybrid working options, this position is ideal for both full-time and part-time lawyers looking to develop their careers in a collaborative team setting. If you're ambitious and ready for the next step, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advising clients in travel litigation matters.
• Managing personal injury cases through litigation processes.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Client Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Personal Injury Law

Education

Legal Qualification

Job description

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 focuses 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, joining 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 Claimant and Defendant personal injury cases of varying complexity and value, including cross-border matters within and outside the England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Taking instructions from clients, attending meetings, managing file opening procedures, and ensuring internal compliance.
• Progressing cases through the litigation process, considering all appropriate ADR methods.

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

What you'll get in return
This role offers an excellent career opportunity for an ambitious Personal Injury lawyer seeking progression within a supportive team with a competitive salary structure. The team handles increasing volumes of work, providing a solid platform for career development. Flexible and hybrid working options are available, making this position suitable for full or part-time lawyers, whether based in the Southwest or relocating there.

Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for more information on this opportunity.

What you'll need to do now
If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your updated CV or contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal. If this role isn't suitable but you're exploring other opportunities, contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Note: We expect candidates with the specified PQE to have the relevant experience, but applications from those with more or less PQE are welcome.

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