Solicitor/CILEX Serious Injury (Grade C) Northampton

Medical Law Services; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletchers Group in Northampton seeks a Solicitor/CILEX at Grade C to support the Serious Injury Department. You will handle a complex caseload exceeding £500,000, spanning RTA, EL, PL and OL matters, from inception to conclusion, and supervise paralegals within a growing team.

The role requires a proven track record in high-value serious injury work, CPL/CPR knowledge, and strong client care. Hybrid working and travel may be required; commitment to deadlines and quality standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with Grade C or CILEX/FCILEX status and clean practicing certificate.
• Proven track record in serious injury matters including high-value cases.
• Experience in County Court and High Court litigation and CPR procedures.
• Strong client-care focus with ability to handle confidential information.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Progress cases in a timely, commercial manner toward settlement.
• Pursue pre- and post-issue procedures and drive cases to conclusion.
• Assess liability early, decide on prospects, and minimise write-offs.
• Draft court documents including pleadings, applications and statements.
• Research points of law to ensure accuracy before allocation.
• Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, insurers; travel as needed.
• Attend Court and settlements; participate in conferences; overnight stays may be required.
• Record time accurately and maintain Lexcel/quality standards.
• Delegate tasks to Assistants; supervise Paralegals and mentor team.
• Engage in brand development, marketing and business growth.

Skills

Serious injury experience

KPI targets

Time management

Client care

Litigation knowledge

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Qualified Solicitor Grade C / CILEX / FCILEX

Driving licence

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Solicitor/CILEX Serious Injury (Grade C) Northampton

Location: Northampton /Hybrid

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Serious Injury Department

Purpose of Role:

The successful candidate will support the lead fee earner with at least one Paralegal and will be responsible for dealing with a complex and diverse caseload of catastrophic cases with a value exceeding £500,000, including RTA, EL, PL and OL matters. You must have a proven track record of successfully assisting on cases at this level and be able to support the progress of such cases from inception to conclusion, in line with company policies and legal requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that cases are progressed in a timely and commercial manner in line with KPI targets and estimated settlement dates
• Deal with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures; pursuing cases to conclusion
• Assess liability at an early stage, make decisions on prospects of case early and keep write offs to a minimum
• Drafting court documents including pleadings, applications, witness statements and court directions
• To research points of law and to take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy
• Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors and insurers – a willingness to travel to accommodate attendance in person when appropriate
• Attend Court, Joint Settlement Meetings, Case Management Conferences and Conferences with or without Counsel when necessary and in person when appropriate. Overnight stay may be required.
• Accurate time recording
• Maintain cases in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements
• Ensure that all outstanding actions as per the task list are completed in a timely fashion
• De legate tasks as appropriate to your Assistants
• Assist in the supervision and development of your Paralegals across the team
• Engage in brand development and marketing
• Mentor new team members when required
• Ensure that an excellent level of client care is maintained

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• The successful candidate should be a qualified, Grade C Solicitor, CILEX or FCILEX
• A proven track record of successfully dealing with serious injury work is essential, including traumatic brain injury, complex orthopaedic injury, spinal cord and amputation cases
• Proven KPI’s in fees recovery, time recording and client care
• Experienced at dealing with a diverse range of liability scenarios including EL/PL as well as RTAs and multiple defendants
• Excellent people and client care skills; a sensitive and professional approach always
• Experienced in litigation at both County Court and High Court level
• Sound knowledge of the CPR, litigation process and cost budgeting process
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• A commercial approach to litigation and case progression
• Willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
• Flexible in working hours and able to travel
• The ability to work in a team and to mentor other team members
• Good IT skills, especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages. Previous experience of Proclaim is preferable but not essential
• Able to liaise and work well with other integral teams across the business
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Willingness to put forward ideas and to engage in brand development, networking events and marketing

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of the Proclaim case manage system would be desirable
• Driving licence

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.

We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector.

Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry — because we understand that balance drives performance.

At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here — from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership.

We seek out a broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And we don’t just talk about development — we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time.

We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.

Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, signed up to BITC's Race at Work charter, and working towards Henpicked's Menopause and Menstrual Friendly accreditations.

Fletchers Group is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed scheme member.

If you do require any support or reasonable adjustments during the process, please contact us.

Solicitor/CILEX Serious Injury (Grade C) Northampton