Personal Injury Litigator — Succession Path to Own Caseload

Yolk Recruitment; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Litigation Lawyer focused on Personal Injury for a unique succession opportunity. Join a supportive, high-quality firm offering a genuine pathway to inherit a substantial caseload. The ideal candidate has relevant litigation experience, strong client-care skills, and a desire to build a name locally. The role includes excellent mentoring, autonomy in practice, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday, health support, and social events.

Benefits

25 days' holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

Health Cash Plan with 24/7 private GP access

Life assurance at 4x salary

Client & colleague referral bonuses

Discounted legal fees

Volunteering days & regular social events

Sabbatical options & buy/sell holiday scheme

Excellent bonus scheme

Cycle to work & electric vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• Background in Personal Injury litigation and ideally other areas of civil litigation.
• Comfortable managing own files.
• Values long-term relationships and growth.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied litigation caseload with emphasis on Personal Injury.
• Manage high-quality caseload independently.
• Inherit a substantial client portfolio as succession.

Skills

Personal Injury litigation

Strong communication skills

Client-care skills

Education

Solicitor or Cilex qualification

Job description

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Litigation Lawyer focused on Personal Injury for a unique succession opportunity. Join a supportive, high-quality firm offering a genuine pathway to inherit a substantial caseload. The ideal candidate has relevant litigation experience, strong client-care skills, and a desire to build a name locally. The role includes excellent mentoring, autonomy in practice, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday, health support, and social events.