Personal Injury Locum Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Locum Solicitor to join their team in Southampton on a part-time basis (2 days/week). The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years PQE in Personal Injury, with experience managing both defendant and claimant matters. This hybrid role offers flexibility along with engaging work handling varied cases. Interested applicants should submit their CV to a well-regarded law firm in Hampshire.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE in Personal Injury.
• Experience handling both claimant and defendant personal injury matters.
• Ability to manage files independently and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of personal injury matters.
• Assist in clinical negligence cases.
• Provide interim support to the law firm on a part-time basis.

Skills

Experience in managing mixed caseloads

Independently managing files

Confidence in claimant and defendant matters

Education

Qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE in Personal Injury

Job description

Personal Injury Locum Solicitor - Part Time (2 days/week)

Location: Southampton

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 2+ months

Working Pattern: Hybrid - attendance required in the Southampton office on either a Tuesday or Thursday each week

The role:

A well‑regarded law firm in Hampshire is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Locum to join their team on a part‑time, interim basis. This assignment is ideal for a solicitor who is confident managing a mixed caseload and can step in quickly to provide support.

You will handle a varied caseload of:

• Defendant and claimant personal injury matters
• Clinical negligence work

Person specification:

• A qualified solicitor with circa 2+ years PQE in Personal Injury
• Experience across both claimant and defendant matters
• Ability to manage files independently

This is a great opportunity to join a respected firm and provide valuable interim support while maintaining a part‑time schedule. The role offers flexibility alongside interesting and varied work.

Please apply today by submitting your CV to Shannon Hewes at Chadwick Nott ([e-mail]).

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.