Senior Personal Injury Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Slough is seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Solicitor to join its team. You will manage a caseload of claimant PI matters, deliver exceptional client care and support junior fee earners while maintaining high standards of service.

The ideal candidate has significant PI litigation experience, a strong EL/PL background, and the confidence to work independently within an established practice.

Qualifications

• Current, valid practising certificate with no conditions or restrictions.
• Significant experience handling claimant personal injury matters, ideally at Grade A solicitor level.
• Strong background in employer's liability (EL) and public liability (PL) claims.
• Excellent litigation skills and ability to manage a demanding caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of moderate to high-value claimant personal injury matters, ensuring compliance with procedures, funding and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support to partners and senior solicitors on complex and higher-value claims.
• Mentor and support junior fee earners, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
• Maintain high standards of client care and service quality while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Claimant Personal Injury

Litigation Skills

Client Care

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Legal Case Management System

Education

Qualified Solicitor (Grade A)

Tools

Partner for Windows

Legal Case Management System

Job description

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Solicitor to join its team in Slough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a claimant-focused solicitor with strong litigation experience and a background in handling good-quality, moderate to high-value personal injury claims. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, deliver exceptional client care and play an active role in supporting and mentoring junior fee earners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of moderate to high-value claimant personal injury matters, ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, funding arrangements and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support to partners and senior solicitors on complex and higher-value claims.
• Investigate and assess medical evidence, applying relevant legal principles to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Oversee all aspects of file management, including work in progress (WIP), disbursements, billing and profitability.
• Work towards and exceed financial and performance targets.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and client service.
• Mentor and support junior fee earners, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness while maintaining a strong focus on client care and service quality.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably required by management.
• About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will have: A current, valid practising certificate with no conditions or restrictions affecting your ability to practise. Significant experience handling claimant personal injury matters, ideally at Grade A solicitor level. A strong background in employer's liability (EL) and public liability (PL) claims. Excellent litigation skills and the ability to manage a demanding caseload independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills, alongside excellent interpersonal abilities. A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to exercise your own initiative. A sensitive, empathetic and professional approach to client relationships, with a commitment to confidentiality. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Commercial awareness and an understanding of file profitability and financial performance. A commitment to delivering outstanding client care and maintaining high standards of service quality. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and legal case management systems. Experience using Partner for Windows would be advantageous.
• Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a varied claimant personal injury caseload, contribute to the development of junior colleagues and work within an established legal team that values quality, professionalism and client service. Interested? If you are an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor looking for your next career move in Slough, we would welcome a confidential conversation.