RTA & Credit Hire Solicitor | Hybrid + Growth

Austen Lloyd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Wellbeing & pension

Career progression

Job summary

Austen Lloyd in Kent is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its defendant Personal Injury team. The role offers a varied, challenging caseload in a supportive, commercially focused environment with clear progression opportunities.

You will handle RTA and Credit Hire matters, draft pleadings and statements, negotiate settlements with clients and insurers, and mentor junior colleagues, all within a flexible hybrid working model and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with Personal Injury/RTA experience.
• 2+ years PQE in RTA or credit hire.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated and pre-litigated RTA and credit hire matters.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and court documentation.
• Negotiate settlements with clients, insurers and counsel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and procedural rules.
• Provide clear, timely and commercially focused advice throughout a claim.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

RTA litigation experience

Drafting & advocacy

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Austen Lloyd in Kent is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its defendant Personal Injury team. The role offers a varied, challenging caseload in a supportive, commercially focused environment with clear progression opportunities.

You will handle RTA and Credit Hire matters, draft pleadings and statements, negotiate settlements with clients and insurers, and mentor junior colleagues, all within a flexible hybrid working model and tight deadlines.