Real Estate Associate

Shoosmiths; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Associate to provide high-quality legal services for clients with serious injuries. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with experience in personal injury law and proven case management skills. This part-time role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should exhibit excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a commitment to client service.

Benefits

Car allowance

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in personal injury law and case management.
• Ability to draft legal documents and liaise with clients.
• Proven track record of managing a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with serious injuries as part of a legal team.
• Draft court documents and manage litigations.
• Investigate and assess claims, gathering evidence.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Personal Injury Associate/Legal Executive - job post

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Hybrid work in Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65 2AB

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

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Role Purpose

To support the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients who have sustained serious or life-changing injuries. You will assist in progressing personal injury claims efficiently and compassionately, working under supervision on a varied caseload while developing legal expertise and client care skills. The role contributes to securing positive outcomes for clients and upholding the firm’s reputation for excellence and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with life-changing injuries as part of a collaborative legal team
• Support lead lawyers with varied caseloads of RTA, EL, and PL serious injury claims
• Liaise with clients directly and coordinate file setup with onboarding
• Investigate and assess new claims, gather evidence, and calculate damages
• Advise clients on legal issues, manage expectations, and negotiate settlements
• Draft legal documents including court pleadings, witness statements, and Schedules of Loss
• Prepare and issue court proceedings, and manage litigation through to resolution
• Maintain files and handle all related case correspondence and diary entries
• Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards
• Stay up to date with legal developments and complete required CPD
• Contribute to business development and support departmental goals

Person Specification

• Proven ability to manage a mixed personal injury caseload and meet deadlines independently
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, efficient, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations
• Strong team player with a history of collaborative working and a flexible approach
• Commitment to delivering high standards of client service
• Professional personal presentation and discretion in handling confidential matters
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to undertake training
• Clear, accurate advice with a sound understanding of legal discipline
• Commercial awareness and a desire to support departmental goals and events

Technical Knowledge

• A good understanding of the core legal process in all types of personal injury claims.
• A good understanding of the Rehabilitation Code and the application to major trauma cases
• Knowledge and experience of the law affecting road traffic accidents claims, work accidents and accidents in a public place.

What You Need to Know

Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

We encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

As charter signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent. We recognise this is an ongoing journey and regularly monitor our figures which can be viewed here.