Serious Injury Solicitor

HarKaye Core Talent; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HarKaye Core Talent is confidentially assisting a renowned Reading law firm in recruiting an experienced Serious Injury Solicitor to manage high-value multi-track cases. You will guide matters from instruction to settlement and work with medical experts to secure strong client outcomes.

The role requires a qualified solicitor or legal executive with claimant serious injury experience, excellent client-care and emotional intelligence, and the ability to mentor junior colleagues within a

Qualifications

• Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with claimant serious injury experience.
• Have experience managing complex, multi-track personal injury matters.
• Demonstrate strong technical, analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of complex, high-value serious injury claims.
• Conducting matters from initial instruction through to settlement.
• Investigating liability and quantum.

Skills

Client-care skills

Emotional intelligence

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive with claimant serious injury experience

Job description

Serious Injury Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

HarKaye Core Talent is working confidentially with a highly regarded specialist law firm seeking an experienced Serious Injury Solicitor to join its growing team in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for a claimant solicitor who is passionate about representing individuals and families affected by life-changing injuries. You will manage a varied caseload of complex and high-value matters, potentially including brain injury, spinal injury, amputation, serious orthopaedic injury and fatal accident claims.

You will work alongside experienced and well-respected lawyers within a collaborative, compassionate and client-focused environment. The firm places considerable importance on securing early rehabilitation and ensuring clients receive the practical support they need throughout the lifetime of their claim.

The role will involve:

• Managing a caseload of complex, high-value serious injury claims
• Conducting matters from initial instruction through to settlement
• Investigating liability and quantum
• Working closely with medical experts, counsel, case managers and rehabilitation providers
• Developing strong, trusted relationships with clients and their families
• Supporting business development and strengthening relationships with relevant charities and professional contacts
• Supervising or mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with claimant serious injury experience
• Have experience managing complex, multi-track personal injury matters
• Demonstrate strong technical, analytical and organisational skills
• Possess excellent client-care skills and the emotional intelligence required to support vulnerable clients
• Be commercially aware and committed to delivering exceptional outcomes
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider specialist team

The firm offers a genuinely supportive working environment, high-quality work, flexibility and clear opportunities for continued professional development and progression.

This appointment is being handled on a strictly confidential basis. Further information regarding the firm, team and opportunity will be provided following an initial confidential conversation with HarKaye Core Talent.