Serious Injury File Handler - Grade B

CRA Legal; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A national Serious Injury practice is seeking a Serious Injury File Handler to manage complex personal injury cases while working remotely. This role requires a qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX with over 4 years of experience in handling serious injury claims. You will deliver high-quality client care, mentor junior colleagues, and participate in team performance management. Competitive salary of £41,458 - £51,823 with a clear pathway for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive development structure

Opportunities for progression

High-quality caseload

Qualifications

• Experience handling Serious Injury / multi-track PI claims.
• Proven ability to support and mentor junior colleagues.
• Confidence in developing a professional profile.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of claimant Serious Injury claims.
• Deliver exceptional client care to clients.
• Support Team Leader with KPIs and performance.
• Conduct technical and case reviews, provide mentoring.
• Meet clients and instruct medical experts and specialists.
• Draft statements, pleadings and schedules of loss.
• Drive cases to optimal settlement outcomes.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of litigation procedures

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Highly organised, detail-focused and commercially aware

Comfortable working in a target-driven environment

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX

4+ years’ PQE

Job description

Role: Serious Injury File Handler - Grade B
Location: Wakefield / Fully Remote (UK)
Salary: £41,458 - £51,823 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent

CRA Consulting is working with a nationally recognised Serious Injury practice as they continue to expand their Grade B fee-earning team. This role is ideal for an experienced Serious Injury File Handler, Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer who enjoys complex, technical work and wants to progress their career in high-quality multi-track personal injury litigation, with full remote working available.

The Opportunity

You’ll manage a portfolio of claimant Serious Injury claims, predominantly RTA-based, with case values typically ranging from £50,000 to £150,000. Alongside running your own caseload, you’ll play an active role in mentoring junior colleagues, supporting team performance, and contributing to the wider growth and profile of the Serious Injury department.

What you’ll be doing

• Running a caseload of Serious Injury claims (£50k-£150k)
• Delivering exceptional client care to clients following life-changing injuries
• Supporting your Team Leader with team motivation, KPIs and performance
• Conducting technical and case reviews, providing mentoring where required
• Meeting clients regularly, including face-to-face where needed
• Instructing and liaising with medical experts, case managers, care experts, counsel and other specialists
• Analysing liability, causation and quantum
• Drafting statements, pleadings and schedules of loss
• Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation
• Driving cases to optimal settlement outcomes
• Working within a task-based case management system
• Raising your professional profile through networking, articles and case reporting
• Supporting and developing junior team members

What they’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years’ PQE (or ability to operate at Grade B level)
• Proven experience handling Serious Injury / multi-track PI claims
• Strong technical knowledge of litigation procedures
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised, detail-focused and commercially aware
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
• Confidence developing your professional and market profile
• Existing links within the Serious Injury / PI sector
• Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Salary & Benefits - Key Highlights

• £41,458 - £51,823 basic salary
• Fully remote working
• High-quality Serious Injury caseload with genuine complexity
• Clear opportunities for progression into senior fee-earning or leadership roles
• Supportive, structured supervision and development
• Long-term career pathway within a specialist PI environment

Interested?

If you’re a Serious Injury File Handler or Grade B Fee Earner looking for remote working, quality work, and strong progression, I’d be very happy to discuss this role confidentially.
Rob Addy – CRA Consulting
07378 123456
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