Personal Injury Locum Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Hampshire seeks an experienced Personal Injury Locum Solicitor for a part-time role (2 days/week) to manage a mixed caseload. This position offers hybrid working with required attendance at the Southampton office on either Tuesday or Thursday. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 2 years PQE in Personal Injury, with experience in both claimant and defendant matters. This opportunity provides flexibility and a chance to contribute valuable support while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of personal injury matters.
• Provide support across both claimant and defendant cases.
• Work in a hybrid model with attendance required in Southampton office.

Skills

Experience managing mixed caseloads

Defendant and claimant personal injury knowledge

Clinical negligence expertise

Education

Qualified solicitor

Circa 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 to 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.