Serious Injury Assistant Fee Earner (Grade B)

CRA Legal; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm is seeking an Assistant Fee Earner specializing in Serious Injury cases. This role offers the chance to manage high-value claims and develop professionally in a supportive, structured environment. You'll work closely with senior colleagues and handle a caseload while learning from complex cases. The position allows for fully remote work within the UK and offers a competitive salary range of £31,280 - £51,823. Ideal for those eager to progress their career in Serious Injury litigation.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Structured career progression

Mentoring and support

Qualifications

• Previous experience with Serious Injury or high-value PI claims.
• Confident communicator with developing negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a lead fee earner on high-value Serious Injury claims.
• Manage a small Serious Injury caseload with increasing responsibility.
• Draft statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss.

Skills

Client-care ethos

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role

Serious Injury - Assistant Fee Earner (Grade B)

Location

Cardiff or Fully Remote (UK)

Salary

£31,280 - £51,823 (DOE)

Contract

Full-time | Permanent

Build a Serious Injury career

CRA Consulting is proud to be working with a nationally recognised Serious Injury practice as it continues to expand its high-value Serious Injury team. This opportunity is ideal for a junior Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or experienced Assistant Fee Earner who wants meaningful exposure to complex, high-value Serious Injury litigation, including £250k+ and catastrophic claims – all within a fully remote, well-supported environment. This is a role designed to develop future fee earners and associates, not keep you in the background.

The Opportunity

You’ll work closely with a senior lead fee earner on complex Serious Injury cases, while also managing a small personal caseload to build autonomy and technical confidence. The work is predominantly RTA-based, involving technically challenging issues around liability, causation, and quantum, with a clear and structured pathway into higher‑value cases and senior roles as your experience grows.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting a lead fee earner on high‑value Serious Injury claims (£250k+ and catastrophic)
• Managing a small Serious Injury caseload with increasing responsibility
• Developing a deep understanding of case strategy, key issues, and next steps
• Progressing agreed actions efficiently and proactively
• Drafting statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss
• Analysing evidence on liability, causation, and quantum
• Instructing and liaising with medical experts, case managers, care experts, counsel, and other specialists
• Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and external stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate, high‑quality records on the case management system
• Preparing documentation for conferences, settlement meetings, and client meetings
• Supporting profile‑raising, networking, and business development activity
• Mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate

What they’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX, or equivalent experience at Grade B or C level
• Experience assisting on or managing Serious Injury or high‑value PI claims
• Strong client‑care ethos and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with developing negotiation skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a structured, target‑led environment
• Confident using case management systems, Word, and Excel

Desirable (but not essential)

• Exposure to catastrophic or complex Serious Injury claims
• Clear ambition to build a long‑term career in Serious Injury litigation
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
• Engagement with industry bodies, CPD, or profile‑raising activity

Salary & Benefits – Why this role stands out

• £31,280 – £51,823 basic salary (DOE)
• Fully remote working (UK‑based)
• Hands‑on exposure to £250k+ and catastrophic Serious Injury cases
• Clear, structured progression into Fee Earner and Associate roles
• Supportive supervision, mentoring, and technical development
• Long‑term career security within a specialist Serious Injury environment

Interested?

If you’re an Assistant Fee Earner or junior Serious Injury lawyer ready to step into higher‑value, more complex work – with flexibility, support, and genuine progression – I’d be delighted to have a confidential conversation.

Rob Addy
CRA Consulting
07378 123456
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