RTA Serious Injury Solicitor – Fast-Paced, Growth Role

Clayton Legal; Durkar; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Legal in the United Kingdom is seeking a Serious Injury Fee Earner/Solicitor (RTA - Claimant) at Grade C to manage a focused caseload of serious injury claims up to £50,000. The role blends technical legal work with client contact, giving you ownership from start to finish.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, handle evidence, draft statements, and progress claims toward optimal settlements while maintaining high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx (Grade C) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional client care to individuals who have suffered traumatic injuries.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, including face-to-face meetings.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of experts including medical professionals, case managers, care experts, and counsel.
• Analyse evidence and advise on liability, causation, and quantum.
• Draft key legal documents such as witness statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss.
• Secure early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation support.
• Progress claims efficiently to achieve the best possible settlement outcomes.
• Manage cases using a task-based case management system.
• Contribute to the growth and profile of the department.

Skills

Client communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Case management systems

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx (Grade C)

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Clayton Legal in the United Kingdom is seeking a Serious Injury Fee Earner/Solicitor (RTA - Claimant) at Grade C to manage a focused caseload of serious injury claims up to £50,000. The role blends technical legal work with client contact, giving you ownership from start to finish.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, handle evidence, draft statements, and progress claims toward optimal settlements while maintaining high standards of service.