PI Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Legal in Reading is seeking a Personal Injury Solicitor with 3–5 years PQE to join a respected claimant team. You will manage your own caseload of claimant PI matters and collaborate with Partners on high‑value cases.

You'll be exposed to serious injury work, Major Trauma Centres, and rehabilitation providers, with strong development opportunities within a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 3–5 years' PQE in claimant personal injury.
• Experience handling Multi-Track Personal Injury matters.
• Strong technical knowledge and litigation skills.
• Ability to work with Major Trauma Centres and rehabilitation professionals.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client care and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of claimant personal injury matters.
• Run Multi-Track claims under supervision.
• Assist on complex and catastrophic injury cases.
• Draft pleadings, review evidence, and prepare matters for trial.
• Liaise with clients, medical experts, counsel and case managers.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Client care

Team collaboration

Business development

Litigation skills

Case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Personal Injury Solicitor (3–5 Years PQE) | Serious Injury & Multi-Track | Excellent Career Development

Are you a Personal Injury Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded claimant team?

We're recruiting on behalf of a respected and growing Personal Injury practice seeking a talented Solicitor (3–5 years PQE) to join their specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers on high-quality, complex claimant personal injury matters within a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment.

If you're looking for greater exposure to serious injury work, hands-on involvement in complex cases, and a firm that will actively support your long-term development, this could be the ideal opportunity.

Why consider this role?

• Work alongside highly experienced serious injury specialists
• Exposure to high-value and complex claimant cases
• Opportunity to work with Major Trauma Centres and leading experts
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Involvement in business development and profile-building activities
• High-quality claimant work with a strong reputation in the market

The Role

You'll manage your own caseload of claimant personal injury matters while working closely with Partners and senior fee earners on complex and high-value claims.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of claimant personal injury matters
• Running Multi-Track claims under supervision
• Assisting on complex and catastrophic injury cases
• Drafting pleadings, reviewing evidence, and preparing matters for trial
• Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel, case managers, and other stakeholders
• Working closely with Major Trauma Centres and rehabilitation providers
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
• Contributing to business development initiatives and raising your professional profile

This role offers excellent exposure to serious injury litigation and provides a strong platform for further career progression within a well-established team.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor status with approximately 3–5 years' PQE
• A strong background handling claimant Multi-Track Personal Injury matters
• Excellent technical knowledge and litigation skills
• Experience working with Major Trauma Centres
• A good understanding of the Rehabilitation Code and the Serious Injury Guide, with the ability to apply these effectively in practice
• Experience working with case managers and rehabilitation professionals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client care
• Experience participating in business development activities
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected claimant practice where you'll work on meaningful, life-changing cases while developing your expertise alongside experienced and supportive colleagues. You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your development, gain exposure to complex and rewarding work, and build a long-term career within a team that genuinely invests in its people.

If you're looking for your next challenge in serious injury and claimant personal injury litigation, we'd be delighted to hear from you.