Senior Solicitor - Personal Injury (Multi Track Accidents)

Thompsons Solicitors; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

£4,500 Car Allowance

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Travel and parking loans

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors in West of England seeks a Senior Lawyer for our Multi-Track Accidents team to manage high-value personal injury claims up to £1,000,000. You will lead cases from investigation through litigation to settlement, instructing counsel and experts and attending JSMs and ADR as needed.

You will also mentor juniors, share best practice, and collaborate across the department to uphold high case quality and client service. A strong track record in high-value PI is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with multi-track PI experience.
• Experience handling high‑value claims up to £1,000,000.
• Strong case management and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cases from investigation through litigation to settlement or trial.
• Instruct counsel and experts and prepare for JSMs and ADR.
• Maintain client relationships and manage expectations.
• Provide technical guidance to junior colleagues and support team objectives.

Skills

Case management

Litigation strategy

Mentoring juniors

Client communication

Time management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Legal executive

Job description

As a Senior Lawyer within our Multi-Track Accidents team, you will manage a caseload of complex, high-value multi-track personal injury claims, typically valued between up to £1,000,000.These matters arise from a range of serious accidents including road traffic collisions, workplace incidents and public liability claims, and require confident handling from instruction through to resolution.

You will be responsible for leading cases from initial investigation through litigation to settlement or trial. This will include developing case strategy, instructing counsel and experts, preparing for and attending JSMs and ADR, and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in line with client expectations. The work offers the opportunity to handle substantial claims involving significant injuries and quantum, while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the lifecycle of each case.

Alongside managing your own caseload, you will support the wider team by providing technical guidance to junior colleagues, sharing best practice and contributing to maintaining high standards of case quality. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the department to support performance and operational objectives.

More about you...

We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors or legal executives with strong experience in multi-track personal injury litigation, particularly those who have handled higher-value accident claims. You will have the confidence and technical ability to manage complex cases, up to a value of £1.000.000 with autonomy, while maintaining excellent standards of client care and file management.

As well as the ability to manage competing priorities effectively, we look for sound litigation judgment and strong organisational skills . Experience of supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous, as would a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

What we offer you...

• Contributory pension scheme
• £4,500 Car Allowance
• Permanent health insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 5 days additional leave over Christmas
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised sports and social club
• Annual travel and parking loans
• Financial assistance for professional development