Serious Injury Fee Earner

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top UK law firm is seeking a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner to manage serious injury claims from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience and a commitment to delivering excellent client care while mentoring junior team members. This role offers a competitive benefits package including flexible working, enhanced pension scheme, and bonuses.

Benefits

25-30 days holiday + bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

Permanent Health Insurance

Free eye tests

Enhanced adoption, maternity, paternity pay

Life insurance

Free parking (when in office)

Qualifications

• At least 4 years post-qualification experience or equivalent.
• Proven experience in handling serious injury claims.
• Ability to achieve objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent client care to clients who have suffered traumatic events.
• Conduct regular technical and case reviews.
• Analyze evidence and research legal issues.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Negotiation

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx

Tools

Case management systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner.

Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation. Due to a period of continued growth, the firm is actively seeking dedicated and ambitious lawyers (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to handle a varied caseload of high-value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based.

Depending on experience, you will oversee cases valued between GBP 25,000 and GBP 1,000,000+.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent client care to clients who have suffered traumatic and life-changing events.
• Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required.
• Maintain regular communication and meetings with clients.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams of experts, including medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, and counsel.
• Analyze evidence and research legal issues related to liability, causation, and quantum.
• Draft documents such as statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss.
• Secure early interim payments and facilitate appropriate rehabilitation.
• Optimize client settlements.
• Work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact, exceptional customer service, and manage expectations.
• Raise awareness of the department and develop your professional profile.
• Support your Team Leader in supervising, mentoring, and developing junior team members, ensuring KPIs are followed, performance issues are managed, and development plans are in place.
• Perform effectively in a target-driven environment.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as assigned by the business.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with at least 4 years post-qualification experience or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to handle and recover appropriate rates.
• Proven experience in handling serious injury claims, with strong technical skills and practical knowledge of court procedures.
• Commitment to delivering excellent client care, with strong communication, negotiation, and objection-handling skills.
• Ability to achieve objectives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of work and client care.
• Proficient with case management systems, Excel, and Word, with good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Resilient — capable of handling changing circumstances and challenging situations while achieving objectives.

Your KPIs and objectives will be discussed and agreed upon in one-to-one meetings with your line manager, who will review your performance and support your development.

Although the role is claimant-focused, our client considers candidates from claimant or defendant backgrounds.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable firm that values staff progression, offers flexibility, and supports agile working. The benefits include:

• 25-30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Free eye tests
• Enhanced adoption, maternity, and paternity pay
• Reward & recognition programs, long service awards, prizes, incentives
• Life insurance
• Free parking (when in office)

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