Serious Injury Solicitor - Birmingham or Manchester

Chadwick Nott; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Serious Injury Solicitor to join their successful team in Manchester. This role requires managing a varied caseload of serious injury claims and providing empathetic support to clients. Ideal candidates should be qualified solicitors with 1-6 years PQE in serious injury claims. The firm offers excellent benefits, hybrid working, and progression opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Rewarding benefits package

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-6 years PQE in serious injury claims (claimant or defendant).
• Experience in travel litigation/cross border claims is desirable.
• An appetite for business development and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of serious injury and catastrophic injury claims.
• Attend Court hearings and conferences with experts or counsel.
• Conduct legal research, draft documentation, and prepare cases.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic approach

Business development skills

Negotiation

Education

Qualified solicitor (1-6 years PQE)

Job description

Serious Injury Solicitor - Birmingham or Manchester

My client is a leading national firm who are seeking a Serious Injury Solicitor with 1-6 PQE to join their successful department. The team deal exclusively with serious injury claims sustained abroad, or foreign residents who are injured whilst visiting the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of serious injury and catastrophic injury claims including employers' liability, package holiday, aviation, cruise, RTA, clinical negligence and public liability matters
• Attend Court hearings and conferences with experts and/or counsel
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documentation, and prepare cases for court proceedings
• Negotiate settlements and liaise with insurers, medical experts, and other third parties
• Support clients through the claims process, providing clear advice and empathetic guidance

About you

• Qualified solicitor with 1-6 years PQE in serious injury claims (claimant or defendant)
• Experience in travel litigation/cross border claims is desirable but not essential, as training and supervision will be provided
• A compassionate and empathetic approach
• An appetite for business development, with the ability to build successful relationships with a wide range of professionals

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an experienced and highly collaborative team. There are clear progression opportunities, regular mentoring, and access to high-quality training to help you continue building your career. An excellent benefits package, hybrid working and flexibility is also on offer.

For more information please contact Kate Sinclair at Chadwick Nott

0121 200 5578 dl

07921 001235

[e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*