Personal Injury Solicitor

BranWell Ford Associates Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Plymouth seeks a senior solicitor specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence. The role involves managing high-value cases, collaborating with medical experts, and shaping the Personal Injury department’s direction. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 6 years PQE and a proven track record in complex claims. The firm offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, promoting a strong collaborative environment geared towards excellence.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE) in personal injury law.
• Experience handling complex and high-value claims.
• Familiarity with working alongside medical experts and advocates.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sophisticated and demanding caseload.
• Shape the future direction of the Personal Injury department.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and charity organizations.

Skills

Experience in personal injury law

Ability to handle high-value cases

Collaboration with medical experts

Strong advocacy skills

Understanding of brain injury charities

Education

Qualified Solicitor (at least 6 years PQE)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a senior solicitor to join a long-established, financially robust and highly respected Legal 500 firm at the forefront of personal injury and clinical negligence work.

This role is designed for someone who is ready to assume responsibility for and further develop a sophisticated and demanding caseload of predominantly high-value matters. The work centres on complex and life-changing claims, including catastrophic head and brain injuries, as well as spinal injuries, offering the chance to make a tangible and lasting difference to clients and their families at the most critical points in their lives.

The firm is seeking a solicitor of significant standing, typically with at least 6 years PQE who is confident handling the most challenging of cases. The successful candidate will be well versed in collaborating with medical experts, counsel and leading third-sector organisations that support victims of catastrophic injury, such as national brain injury charities and specialist advocacy groups.

This position offers far more than case management alone. You will play a central role in shaping the future direction of a busy Personal Injury department, strengthening external relationships and contributing to the firm's continued reputation for excellence.

In return, the firm offers a genuinely attractive remuneration package together with a comprehensive benefits package. For the righ...