Personal Injury Solicitor

CRP Group Global Ltd; Cardiff; Híbrido; GBP 26.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

25 days leave

Birthday day off

Pension

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance

Professional fees paid

Referral incentive

CSR days

Training & career development

Descripción de la vacante

CRP Group Global Ltd. is recruiting a Personal Injury Solicitor (NQ–3 years PQE) to join a specialist litigation team in Cardiff or Manchester.

The role focuses on military-related personal injury claims, including noise-induced hearing loss and related occupational health issues. The successful candidate will handle claimant matters with oversight for complex cases and benefit from hybrid working and strong progression opportunities.

Formación

• Qualified Solicitor with 0–3 years PQE.
• Experience in claimant personal injury litigation preferred.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Independently manage a caseload of claimant personal injury matters.
• Take client instructions and prepare witness statements.
• Review disclosure and medical records; draft pleadings and court documents.
• Prepare schedules of loss and assess quantum; liaise with experts.
• Maintain client communications throughout litigation and meet deadlines.
• Support supervision of junior paralegals within the team.

Conocimientos

Case management

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client communication

Educación

Qualified Solicitor

Descripción del empleo

Personal Injury Solicitor (NQ–3 Years PQE)

Location: Cardiff or Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
Practice Area: Personal Injury / Military Claims
Position: Full-Time, Permanent

An excellent, nationally recognised UK law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Solicitor (NQ–3 years PQE) to join its highly regarded specialist litigation team, based in either Manchester or Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor with claimant litigation experience to develop their career within a specialist practice handling complex and meaningful personal injury claims.

The successful candidate will join an established team representing current and former military personnel in claims against the Ministry of Defence (MoD), primarily involving noise-induced hearing loss, military deafness and non-freezing cold injuries.

The firm offers high-quality work, excellent training and development, hybrid working and clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of claimant personal injury matters, with a particular focus on military-related injuries and occupational health claims.

The department represents serving and former armed forces personnel who have suffered avoidable injuries or illnesses arising from their military service.

The role will primarily involve:

• Military deafness and noise-induced hearing loss claims
• Tinnitus and associated hearing conditions
• Non-freezing cold injuries and cold exposure claims
• Complex personal injury and occupational health litigation
• Claims involving breaches of duty by the Ministry of Defence

Previous experience handling military claims is not essential, although a background in claimant personal injury litigation is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of claimant personal injury matters
• Take initial client instructions and prepare witness statements
• Review and manage disclosure documentation
• Draft pleadings, court documents and legal correspondence
• Prepare detailed schedules of loss and assess quantum
• Review medical records and expert reports, including complex medical evidence
• Liaise with medical, acoustic engineering and occupational health experts
• Advise clients on liability, breach of duty, settlement offers and quantum
• Instruct and liaise with Counsel where appropriate
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the litigation process
• Assist with the supervision and development of paralegals within the team
• Ensure cases progress efficiently and in accordance with relevant procedural deadlines

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 0–3 years PQE
• Previous experience within claimant personal injury litigation
• Understanding of the claimant litigation process
• Experience independently managing a caseload
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Experience with noise-induced hearing loss, occupational disease or military injury claims would be advantageous but is not essential

The firm welcomes applications from newly qualified solicitors with relevant claimant litigation experience who are keen to develop specialist expertise.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Minimum 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for birthdays
• Two paid Corporate Social Responsibility days annually
• Employer pension scheme
• Death in service benefit equivalent to twice annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional fees paid where applicable
• Employee referral incentive scheme
• Discounts with local businesses
• Excellent training, mentorship and career development opportunities

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, nationally established law firm with a strong reputation for specialist claimant litigation.

The successful candidate will benefit from working alongside experienced practitioners on complex and rewarding cases, with the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialist area of personal injury law.

The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, a strong commitment to professional development and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.