Personal Injury Litigator

MPJ Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days leave + holidays

Birthday off after 1 year

Performance-related bonus

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Manchester-based law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor - Litigation to take ownership of a high-quality personal injury caseload. The role offers hybrid working with three days in the office and two days from home after onboarding, and a salary of £35,000–£40,000 plus a bonus scheme.

You will manage 80–120 personal injury matters, including RTA, EL, PL and credit hire claims, with opportunities for career progression and development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a personal injury caseload.
• Experience handling litigated and pre-litigated claims.
• Ability to draft court documents and witness statements.
• Knowledge of CPR and litigation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of personal injury files.
• Progress litigated matters in line with CPR and protocols.
• Draft court documents, witness statements and instructions to Counsel.
• Review liability, quantum and evidential issues.

Skills

Litigation

Personal injury

CPR knowledge

Job description

Legal Advisor - Litigation

Manchester | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days WFH after onboarding) Salary: £35000 - £40,000 + Bonus Scheme

Are you an experienced Litigator, Litigation Paralegal, Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to take ownership of a high-quality personal injury caseload within a supportive and growing law firm?

We're working with a well-established and highly respected Manchester-based legal practice that is looking to strengthen its Litigation team with an ambitious legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Why Join?

• Hybrid working after onboarding - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Your birthday off after 1 year's service
• Performance-related bonus linked to appraisal outcomes
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

The Opportunity

You’ll manage an active caseload of approximately 80-120 personal injury matters, handling a mix of litigated and pre-litigated claims, including:

• Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claims
• Employer Liability (EL) claims
• Public Liability (PL) claims
• Credit Hire matters
• Fast Track and Multi-Track litigation (depending on experience level)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys managing their own files, making decisions, and seeing cases through from instruction to resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of personal injury files
• Progressing litigated matters in accordance with CPR and litigation protocols
• Drafting court documents, witness statements and instructions to Counsel
• Reviewing liability, quantum and evidential issues
• Conducting settlement negotiations and litigation strategy discussions
• Maintaining excellent client care throughout the lifecycle of a claim
• Achieving performance and financial targets
• Working collaboratively with colleagues while taking ownership of your own caseload
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards