Serious Injury Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a solicitor with 1-5 years PQE to join their Serious Injury team in Portsmouth. This position offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, excellent benefits including generous holiday, a flexible pension scheme, and opportunities for volunteering. You will manage significant cases and collaborate with a team that excels in under severe circumstances, making a positive impact in clients' lives.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

Health memberships

Paid volunteering days

Recognized for Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-5 years PQE in serious injury law preferred.
• Experience in handling serious injury cases favorable.
• Abilities in managing own caseload and assisting partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional legal advice to clients.
• Manage caseloads including serious injury claims.
• Assist partner on multi-million-pound cases.

Skills

Client Management

Legal Advice

Litigation

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

A top-tier law firm is currently looking to expand their Serious Injury team with an additional solicitor with 1-5 years PQE.

This role is open to candidates in Southampton, Chichester, Bournemouth, or Reading and offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

The team handles serious injury claims of the utmost severity, including brain, spinal, amputation, and orthopaedic claims for adults and children.

You will work closely with clients, providing exceptional legal advice to achieve the best possible outcomes. You’ll be a key member of the Serious Injury team and will be equipped with the necessary tools to advance your career.

You will manage your own caseload while assisting the partner on multi-million-pound files. Previous experience in serious injury cases is preferred, but candidates with other litigation experience are also considered.

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays; options to buy up to 35 hours of additional holiday.
• Agile and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Two volunteering days per year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
• Health memberships.
• Recognized in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations.