Personal Injury Solicitor/Team Leader

Realm Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable personal injury firm in Manchester seeks a Personal Injury Solicitor to lead and mentor a team while managing a reduced caseload. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of PQE, strong communication skills, and a commitment to client care. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000–£50,000, hybrid working options, and access to on-site gym facilities.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Dedicated car parking space

Access to on-site gym

Route to Senior Associate

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-6 years’ PQE.
• Experience handling EL/PL/OL and RTA multi-track cases.
• Previous team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of personal injury fee earners.
• Manage team performance and development.
• Support junior lawyers through regular feedback and training.
• Handle a reduced caseload of EL/PL/RTA files.

Skills

Team leadership

Client care focus

Excellent communication

Technical skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 2-6 years' PQE

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Personal Injury Solicitor to join a people-first Personal Injury firm in Manchester with a reputation for fairness, clarity and empathy. Step into a leadership role at a modern, values-led firm, leading and mentoring a team while managing a reduced multi-track caseload. The role offers a salary of £45,000–£50,000 DOE plus parking, gym, bonus and hybrid working.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-6 years’ PQE
• Extensive experience handling EL/PL/OL and RTA multi-track and intermediate-track cases
• Previous team leadership experience
• Confident communicator with excellent technical and people management skills
• Proactive, positive and ready to lead by example
• Strong client care focus and commitment to fairness and access to justice

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and mentoring a team of personal injury fee earners
• Managing team performance, quality and development
• Supporting junior lawyers through regular 1:1s, feedback and training
• Running a reduced, high-quality caseload of EL/PL/RTA files
• Acting as an escalation point for complex or sensitive matters
• Upholding best practice, compliance and the firm’s core values
• Supporting the Operations Manager and Head of Department in delivering strategic goals

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
• Bonus: Performance-based
• Work setup: Hybrid – flexible working available
• Parking: Dedicated car parking space provided
• Gym: Access to on-site gym
• Progression: Route to Senior Associate
• Wellbeing & support:
  • Modern, flexible environment
  • Collaborative culture with regular recognition
  • Leadership development and tailored training

Contact Kim Stark
Call 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to find out more or apply confidentially.