Personal Injury Solicitor 12 month FTC

Chadwick Nott; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Southampton seeks a qualified Personal Injury Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Ideal candidates will have over four years of experience in personal injury litigation and a proven track record in handling complex cases. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive, partner-led environment focused on high-value claims. The position also promotes diversity and inclusivity within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in personal injury litigation.
• Experience in catastrophic injury work or complex claims.
• Comfortable working with vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value personal injury claims.
• Support clients with complex needs.
• Collaborate within a partner-led team.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Team collaboration

Proactive communication

Client advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Job title: Personal Injury Solicitor 12 month FTC
Location: Southampton
Salary: £56,000+
PQE Level: 4+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

An established and highly respected regional law firm is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its Serious Injury team on a fixed-term basis. This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative, specialist department that handles complex and high-value personal injury claims.

The successful candidate will contribute to a team known for securing substantial settlements and delivering holistic support to clients affected by life-altering injuries. The caseload typically includes:

• Adult and child brain injury
• Complex orthopaedic trauma, including amputation
• Fatal incidents and inquest representation

Work is managed within small, partner-led teams, ensuring shared expertise and continuous development. This structure allows for exposure to high-quality matters and fosters a supportive, learning-focused environment.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative, specialist team handling high-value personal injury claims. Responsibilities include contributing to the delivery of high-quality case work within a supportive, partner-led environment and supporting clients with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of four years of experience in personal injury litigation
• Experienced in catastrophic injury work or complex claims
• Empathetic, resilient, and confident in supporting vulnerable clients and their families
• Comfortable working collaboratively across multiple cases and contributing to team success
• Proactive, communicative, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

e: [e-mail]
m: 07921 895 776
t: 0117 917 1864
l: www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or 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.