Personal Injury Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal injury law firm in Knutsford seeks an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor to manage a caseload of Employer’s Liability and Public Liability claims. You will enjoy a friendly culture with hybrid working options and contribute to a supportive team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years PQE and strong negotiation skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance‑based bonus

Free on‑site parking

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload of 100–125 files independently.
• Background in claimant‑side personal injury work.
• Ability to integrate into a team and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of EL, PL, RTA, and OL claims.
• Handling matters from instruction through to settlement.
• Delivering client‑centred service and maintaining communication.
• Contributing to a positive team culture.

Skills

Employer’s Liability experience

Public Liability experience

Litigation and negotiation expertise

Organisational skills

Empathetic communication

Education

5+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

• Handle a high-quality caseload of EL/PL and RTA files with autonomy
• Join one of the last truly independent claimant personal injury firms
• Enjoy a friendly, down‑to‑earth culture with flexible hybrid working

Are you an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor who wants to feel genuinely valued and supported?

The firm is one of the few remaining independent personal injury specialists and is known for its close‑knit team, steady workflow, and a real focus on quality over volume.

You’ll join a supportive department led by well‑established, approachable leaders and benefit from a genuine hybrid working setup, clear billing expectations, and the kind of office culture that sees people stay for years.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor or CILEX
• Proven ability to manage a caseload of 100–125 files independently
• Strong experience in Employer’s Liability and Public Liability work
• Exposure to RTA and Occupiers’ Liability claims
• Litigation and negotiation expertise with a solid billing track record
• Background in claimant‑side PI work
• Empathetic communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Down‑to‑earth, collaborative and supportive personality

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a caseload of EL/PL, RTA, and OL claims (mainly fast‑track, with some intermediate‑track files)
• Handling matters from instruction through to settlement or litigation
• Delivering client‑centred service and maintaining regular communication
• Contributing to a positive team culture and mentoring others when appropriate
• Integrating into one of two main sub‑teams led by longstanding department heads

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Performance‑based bonus
• Free on‑site parking
• Hybrid working – currently 2 days from home
• Option to personalise working arrangements based on individual needs

Contact Kim Stark

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📞 03300 245 606