Solicitor

Spirehouse Recruitment; West of England; Ibrido; GBP 34.000 - 49.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Annual leave

Health plan

Gym membership

Training & progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Spirehouse Recruitment in Bristol seeks a Personal Injury Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a claimant Serious & Catastrophic Injury team. You will handle a varied caseload, including serious injuries from road users, with the opportunity to work on complex cases in a supportive team.

You will manage fast and intermediate track PI claims, take files through to trial, and supervise trainee case handlers while contributing to business development activities.

Competenze

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with claimant personal injury experience.
• Experience managing own PI caseload including motor/road-traffic injuries.
• Experience with polytrauma, pain disorders or psychiatric injuries preferred.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process from issuing to trial.

Mansioni

• Manage mixed fast and intermediate track PI claims through to trial.
• Take ownership of files and conduct litigation.
• Issue proceedings and handle all litigation stages.
• Manage claims involving polytrauma, pain disorders and psychiatric injuries.
• Communicate with clients, insurers and stakeholders.
• Supervise trainee case handlers and participate in meetings.

Conoscenze

Litigation knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Independent worker

Formazione

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Descrizione del lavoro

Personal Injury Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive | Bristol | Hybrid

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Personal Injury Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a highly regarded Claimant Serious and Catastrophic Injury team in Bristol.

You will handle a varied caseload involving serious injuries sustained by motor and vulnerable road users, including cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. This is an opportunity to work on complex and rewarding claims within a supportive team, dealing with high-quality work and making a genuine difference to clients.

The Role

• Managing a mixed caseload of Fast Track and Intermediate Track personal injury claims.
• Taking ownership of your files and conducting litigation through to trial.
• Handling all aspects of litigation, including issuing proceedings.
• Managing claims involving polytrauma, pain disorders and psychiatric injuries.
• Communicating effectively with clients, insurers and other stakeholders.
• Supporting and supervising trainee case handlers where required.
• Participating in team meetings, networking and business development activities.

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with previous experience managing your own claimant personal injury caseload.

Ideally, you will have experience dealing with claims involving motor and vulnerable road users, together with exposure to a range of complex injuries, including polytrauma, pain disorders and psychiatric conditions.

Experience of moderate brain injury and fatal injury claims would be advantageous, although not essential.

You will also have:

• A strong understanding of the litigation process, from issuing proceedings through to trial.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and client expectations.
• A proactive, practical and enthusiastic approach.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing to a wider team.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £34,000 - £49,000, depending on experience.
• 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working - just 2 days in the Bristol office each week.
• Excellent annual leave entitlement.
• Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle benefits.
• A strong focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
• Recognition and referral schemes.
• Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.