Serious Injury Solicitor - Birmingham or Manchester

Chadwick Nott; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits package

Career progression and training

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Serious Injury Solicitor to join their team in Birmingham or Manchester, handling serious and catastrophic injury claims for claimants or defendants. The role offers progression, mentoring, and high-quality training within a collaborative environment.

The firm values diversity and inclusive culture, with a supportive team and flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Training and supervision are provided for travel litigation experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Serious Injury Solicitor

PQE 1-6 years

Travel litigation

Job description

Serious Injury Solicitor - Birmingham or Manchester

Overview

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.

*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.*