Serious Injury Solicitor/ Legal Executive

CapeClarke Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established personal injury firm is seeking a Serious Injury Fee Earner in Birmingham. Ideal candidates will have 2–10 years PQE and manage high-value serious injury cases while benefiting from excellent hybrid working and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + paid birthday off

Hybrid working: 2 days in-office, 3 from home

Bonus scheme and referral incentives

Enhanced maternity leave

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2–10 years PQE in serious or catastrophic injury.
• Experience in personal injury cases up to £100k.
• Empathetic and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of serious injury files.
• Assist Partners on high-value claims.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial.

Skills

Client-handling

Communication

Case management

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive (2–10 years PQE)

Job description

Serious Injury Fee Earner
Location: Birmingham
Salary:£50,000 - £62,000+ Bonus & Benefits

A well-established and highly regarded national personal injury firm is seeking a Serious Injury Fee Earnerto join its growing team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Executive or Solicitor (2–10 years PQE) with a passion for helping those affected by life-changing injuries.

You’ll assist on high-value catastrophic and fatal injury cases involving orthopaedic, brain, spinal, amputation and fatal claims. You’ll also manage your own caseload of serious injury matters (up to £100k in value) and support Partners on multimillion-pound cases, gaining valuable exposure and development in this specialist area.

The role offers a high degree of flexibility with excellent hybrid working arrangements (2 days in-office), the opportunity for occasional travel to meet clients and a strong culture of collaboration, learningand client care.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 2–10 years PQE (Solicitor or Legal Executive) in serious or catastrophic injury
• Experience managing personal injury cases with values up to £100k
• Strong interest in progressing complex, life-changing claims
• Excellent client-handling and communication skills
• Confident working to court deadlines and limitation periods
• Empathetic, proactive and organised approach to case management

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing your own caseload of serious injury files (including litigated matters)
• Assisting Partners on high-value and catastrophic claims
• Engaging in early intervention and rehabilitation planning
• Valuing claims, negotiating settlements and preparing for trial
• Maintaining regular client contact and ensuring excellent client care
• Using in-house case management systems efficiently

Benefits Include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + paid birthday off
• Hybrid working: 2 days in-office, 3 from home
• Bonus scheme and referral incentives
• Enhanced maternity leave and death in service cover
• Cycle to work scheme, travel season ticket loan
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities