Serious Injury Assistant Fee Earner (Grade B)

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

Job summary

A committed legal practice is seeking a Serious Injury - Assistant Fee Earner to join their expanding team. This role offers hands-on exposure to complex Serious Injury litigation with a salary range of £31,280 - £51,823, depending on experience. The position allows for fully remote work within the UK and includes a structured pathway for career progression into more senior roles. Ideal candidates will be qualified Solicitors or CILEX lawyers with experience in high-value claims. Interested candidates can contact for a confidential conversation.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Structured progression

Supportive supervision and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience assisting on or managing Serious Injury or high-value PI claims.
• Comfortable working in a structured, target-led environment.
• Engagement with industry bodies, CPD, or profile-raising activity.

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

Attention to detail

Confident communication

Negotiation skills

Organised and proactive

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: Wakefield 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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