Solicitor - Personal Injury

CRA Legal; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CRA Consulting is pleased to be working with a well-established Nottingham law firm to recruit a Personal Injury Solicitor into its claimant team. You will take ownership of your own caseload and develop litigation experience within a friendly, supportive environment.

You'll handle claimant Personal Injury matters, including RTA, Employers' Liability, Public Liability and Occupiers' Liability, progressing litigated claims and working closely with clients, insurers and medical experts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of around 1 year's PQE or relevant experience.
• Experience handling claimant Personal Injury matters.
• Experience of litigated claims and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Ability to manage own caseload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and organised approach.
• Interest in developing expertise and taking greater responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
• Progress litigated Personal Injury claims, including multi-track matters.
• Advise clients throughout the claims and litigation process.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, schedules and other legal documentation.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, medical experts and other third parties.
• Manage key deadlines and ensure matters progress.
• Take responsibility for more complex/high-value claims as experience develops.
• Work closely with colleagues in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Personal Injury

Litigation

Caseload management

Client communication

Job description

Role: Solicitor - Personal Injury Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid

CRA Consulting is pleased to be working alongside a well-established law firm in Nottingham to recruit a Personal Injury Solicitor into its growing claimant team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Personal Injury Solicitor looking to take ownership of their own caseload, develop their litigation experience and join a friendly and supportive team.

The Opportunity

You will manage a varied caseload of claimant Personal Injury matters, with the role offering exposure to both litigated and more complex claims. The team handles a broad range of Personal Injury work, including RTA, Employers' Liability, Public Liability and Occupiers' Liability claims, alongside more complex and substantial matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Progressing litigated Personal Injury claims, including multi-track matters
• Advising clients throughout the claims and litigation process
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, schedules and other legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, insurers, medical experts and other third parties
• Managing key deadlines and ensuring matters progress effectively
• Taking responsibility for more complex and higher-value claims as your experience develops
• Working closely with colleagues and contributing to a supportive team environment

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of around 1 year's PQE, although candidates with relevant experience outside of this will also be considered
• Previous experience handling claimant Personal Injury matters
• Experience of litigated claims and a good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Strong client care and communication skills
• The ability to manage your own caseload and work to deadlines
• A proactive and organised approach
• An interest in developing your expertise and taking on greater responsibility

The Benefits

You’ll be joining a growing Personal Injury department within an established East Midlands firm, with the opportunity to work on a varied caseload and develop your experience across a broad range of claimant matters.