Serious Injury Associate

CRA Legal; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized legal practice is seeking a Serious Injury Solicitor at the Associate level. This role offers the chance to manage a portfolio of high-value claims while mentoring colleagues in a supportive team environment. With a competitive salary range of £49,600 to £72,000, this position provides fully remote working options and clear opportunities for career progression within a specialist Serious Injury department.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Long-term career development

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX required.
• 8+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience operating at Grade A level).
• Comfortable working in a performance and target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of claimant Serious Injury claims.
• Mentor and support colleagues within a collaborative team.
• Deliver exceptional client care to clients following life-changing injuries.

Skills

Strong track record handling complex, high-value Serious Injury litigation

Interest in mentoring, coaching and team development

Excellent technical ability

Strong commitment to client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX

8+ years’ PQE

Tools

Case management systems

Word

Excel

Job description

Role: Serious Injury Solicitor - Associate
Location: Cardiff / Fully Remote (UK)
Salary: £49,600 - £72,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent

CRA Consulting is working with a nationally recognised serious injury practice as they continue to strengthen their senior fee-earning and leadership capability within their Serious Injury department. This role is suited to an experienced Serious Injury Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer who enjoys handling high-value, complex litigation while also mentoring and developing colleagues within a collaborative team structure.

The Opportunity

You’ll manage a portfolio of claimant Serious Injury claims, predominantly RTA-based, with values ranging from £125,000 through to multi-million-pound cases, allocated based on experience and technical strength. Alongside running your own caseload, you’ll play a key role in supporting, mentoring and guiding colleagues, contributing to departmental performance, strategy and long-term growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Running a caseload of high-value Serious Injury claims (£125k - £multi-million)
• Acting as a technical specialist within your chosen SI focus
• Delivering exceptional client care to clients following life-changing injuries
• Meeting clients regularly, including face-to-face where required
• Instructing and working with a multi-disciplinary team of experts (medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants and counsel)
• Analysing liability, causation and quantum
• Drafting pleadings, statements and schedules of loss
• Securing early interim payments and rehabilitation packages
• Driving cases to optimal settlement outcomes
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues through technical reviews and 1-2-1s
• Supporting team performance against KPIs and objectives
• Contributing to business development, profile raising and departmental growth

What they’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX
• 8+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience operating at Grade A level)
• Strong track record handling complex, high-value Serious Injury litigation
• Confident lead fee earner with excellent technical ability
• Interest in mentoring, coaching and team development
• Strong commitment to client care and quality outcomes
• Comfortable working in a performance and target-driven environment
• Well-organised, resilient and commercially aware

Desirable (but not essential)

• Previous supervisory or performance management experience
• Business development exposure and industry profile
• Strong professional network within Serious Injury / PI
• Confident user of case management systems, Word and Excel

Salary & Benefits - Key Highlights

• £49,600 - £72,000 basic salary
• Fully remote working (UK-based)
• High-value, complex Serious Injury caseload
• Clear scope to progress into senior technical or leadership roles
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Long-term career development within a specialist Serious Injury environment

Interested?

If you’re a Serious Injury Solicitor at Associate level looking for high-quality work, strong earning potential and genuine flexibility, I’d be very happy to talk this through confidentially.

Rob Addy - CRA Consulting
07378 123456
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