Serious Injury Fee Earner (Remote Working; Portsmouth Base)

CRA Legal; Hedge End; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CRA Legal is seeking a Serious Injury Fee Earner to manage a premium caseload of catastrophic injury claims. This role allows for remote working with flexible access to the Portsmouth office, offering a supportive work environment and a competitive salary. Exceptional negotiation skills and a detail-oriented approach are essential for success in this high-value area of law.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced sick pay

Life insurance scheme

25-30 days holiday + bank holidays

Up to 5% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE, ideally Grade A.
• Experience in serious or catastrophic injury claims.
• Detail-oriented and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, multi-track litigated personal injury claims.
• Conduct liability investigations and gather expert evidence.
• Negotiate significant settlements with insurers.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Client Care

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Serious Injury Fee Earner (Remote Working - Portsmouth Base)

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 per annum
Location: Portsmouth - Remote Working Available
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Serious Injury Solicitor or Legal Executive looking for high-value, life-changing work - without the daily commute?
CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with one of the UK's leading claimant personal injury firms, renowned for its expertise in catastrophic and serious injury litigation. Due to growth, the firm is now looking to recruit a top-tier Grade A Fee Earner to join their award-winning team.
This is a rare opportunity to work fully remotely or on a hybrid basis, whilst handling a premium caseload of catastrophic and serious injury matters - with many cases valued in excess of £1 million.

The Opportunity:

Working remotely, with optional access to the firm's Portsmouth office, you will manage a small, carefully selected caseload of around 30 high-value serious injury cases. You'll be fully supported by a collaborative team, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes and client care.
Key responsibilities include:

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  Managing complex, multi-track litigated personal injury claims
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  Advising clients who have suffered severe or life-changing injuries
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  Conducting liability investigations and gathering expert evidence
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  Negotiating significant settlements with insurers
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  Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and schedules of loss
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  Attending court hearings (mostly remote, some in-person if required)

Candidate Profile:

We are seeking:

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  A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (5+ years' PQE, ideally Grade A)
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  Strong experience in serious or catastrophic injury claims
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  Exceptional litigation and negotiation skills
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  Excellent client care, particularly in sensitive and complex cases
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  Confidence to work independently in a remote setting
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  A detail-oriented, empathetic, and professional approach

What's on Offer?

This role offers more than just interesting work - you'll benefit from:
Remote working with access to the Portsmouth office
Low caseload (max 30 files) for higher-quality focus
Highly competitive salary and bonus structure
25-30 days holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance & enhanced sick pay
Up to 5% employer pension contribution
Life insurance scheme
Colleague/client referral bonuses
Ongoing coaching and career development support
A supportive and collaborative team culture

Apply Today:

If you're ready to work on some of the UK's most serious and high-value personal injury cases - and want to do it flexibly and remotely - we'd love to hear from you.
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application or contact Rob Addy at CRA Consulting on 0114 241 8030 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
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