Serious Injury Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary dependent on experience up to £

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Serious Injury Associate Solicitor to join a national Legal 500 firm in Leeds. You will handle serious injury cases, including litigated multi-track work, and manage a diverse caseload with autonomy.

The role offers hybrid working, partnership opportunities, and a competitive salary up to £70,000 plus a market leading bonus scheme. You will contribute to high quality client care and lead a small team to progress cases in line with firm targets.

Qualifications

• Must have Serious Injury experience including litigated multi-track cases.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently and manage a complex caseload with leadership.
• Strong client care and professional conduct expectations.

Responsibilities

• Run a complex Serious Injury caseload from inception to conclusion.
• Supervise a small team handling related matters.
• Progress cases in line with company targets and quality standards.

Skills

Serious Injury Solicitor/Associate

Litigated caseload

Supervision

Teamwork

Leadership

Organization

Client care

Job description

• Competitive basic salary - up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Market leading bonus scheme

• Competitive basic salary - up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Market leading bonus scheme
• Hybrid working

Serious Injury - Solicitor - Leeds - up to £70,000 - REF 911478RR

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a national, Legal 500 law firm offering specialist quality legal advice for Personal, Serious and Catastrophic Injury. The firm is recognised across the region for its outstanding client care and high-quality work.

The Personal Injury team is dedicated to securing justice and rehabilitation for adults and children who have suffered catastrophic injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopaedic issues. The department have a strong track record of representing clients with life-altering injuries, working proactively to secure the rehabilitation and compensation they need as early as possible to cover essential costs for care, therapy, and equipment.

The firm are now seeking a Serious Injury Associate Solicitor. The ideal candidate will have wide-ranging experience, including a proven track record of dealing with Serious Injury work, including litigated multi-track cases.

The successful candidate will be expected to work self-sufficiently, running a complex and diverse caseload. They will manage a complex Serious Injury caseload from inception to conclusion as well as supervising a small team. They will also progress cases in line with company targets.

The Candidate

• Serious Injury Solicitor / Associate
• Experience of working on a Litigated caseload
• Supervision experience
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent client care skills

The Benefits

• Salary is dependent upon experience, up to £70,000
• Highly competitive bonus scheme
• Associateship and Partnership schemes available
• Hybrid Working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year