Personal Injury Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Dorchester is seeking a Personal Injury Solicitor with over 2 years of experience. In this role, you will manage your own caseload, handle various personal injury matters, and work closely with experienced leadership. The firm offers competitive salary, above-average holiday allowance, and a flexible benefits package with clear progression pathways. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a supportive environment and make a meaningful impact on clients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Above-average holiday allowance

Pension and life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in personal injury.
• Comfortable managing own files and client relationships.
• Motivated to build depth in claimant PI work.

Responsibilities

• Running own caseload of personal injury matters.
• Advising on a broad mix of personal injury work.
• Building relationships with clients during difficult times.

Skills

Client relationship management

Personal injury law knowledge

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

2+ years' PQE in personal injury

Job description

Personal Injury Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Dorchester

This is a role for a Personal Injury solicitor who wants to feel involved in their cases, trusted with responsibility, and supported by experienced leadership.

You would be joining a personal injury team based in Dorchester, working closely with a long-standing Partner who has built a strong reputation in this space. The work is varied, meaningful and firmly client-centred, with real scope to develop both technically and professionally.

The role

• Running your own caseload of personal injury matters from instruction through to resolution
• Advising on a broad mix of work including road traffic accidents, accidents at work, slips and trips, cycling claims, medical negligence and military claims
• Handling cases across the Fast, Intermediate and Multi-Track, with support on higher-value and more complex matters
• Building trusted relationships with clients at what is often a difficult point in their lives, keeping them informed and supported throughout
• Working closely with an experienced Partner and team who are actively invested in your development

Why this role stands out

• Exposure to a broad PI caseload, rather than being pigeon-holed early
• Direct access to senior expertise, with mentoring from a highly experienced departmental head
• Clear, structured progression with defined competencies, so advancement is transparent and achievable
• A firm culture that actively encourages development, responsibility and long-term careers rather than short-term billing

About you

• A qualified solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in personal injury
• Comfortable managing your own files and client relationships
• Motivated to build depth in claimant PI work and progress within a stable, growing team
• Approachable, organised and confident dealing directly with clients

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Above-average holiday allowance
• Pension and life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Clear, realistic progression within a growing personal injury department

If you are looking for a personal injury role where you can see the impact of your work, grow under respected leadership and build a long-term future in a supportive regional firm, this is well worth exploring.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.