Solicitor – Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Lawfront (Lawfront Group Limited); Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Pension with employer contributions

Income protection

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Trethowans LLP in Southampton is seeking a Solicitor to join the Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence team, handling a mixed caseload and developing specialist expertise.

Newly qualified to 2 years PQE candidates, you will work under supervision, manage files, and contribute to client care. This role offers a clear path to grow specialist knowledge within a supportive, client‑focussed environment.

Qualifications

• Have up to 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in personal injury and clinical negligence.
• Be keen to develop client‑facing skills and manage files independently with appropriate supervision.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal, and time‑management abilities.
• Be a strong team‑player committed to our high‑quality, client‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage your own caseload of personal injury and clinical negligence matters.
• Collaborate with seasoned solicitors and partners to advance complex cases.
• Provide first-class service, maintaining client contact and updating files efficiently.
• Contribute to team strategy, sharing insights and ideas for continuous improvement.

Skills

Personal Injury

Clinical Negligence

Case management

Client communication

Education

Newly Qualified – 2 PQE

Job description

Solicitor – Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Solicitor – Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Location: Trethowans LLP – Southampton Office
Team: Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
Experience: Newly Qualified – 2 Years PQE

About Trethowans

Trethowans is a Top 150 UK law firm, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers for our expertise in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. We pride ourselves on delivering straightforward, practical advice and exceptional client care.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a talented Solicitor to join our growing team. This role offers the chance to work on a mixed caseload of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters, giving you exposure to a wide range of claims and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Support and manage your own caseload of personal injury and clinical negligence matters.
• Collaborate with seasoned solicitors and partners to advance complex cases.
• Provide first-class service, maintaining client contact and updating files efficiently.
• Contribute to team strategy, sharing insights and ideas for continuous improvement.

About You:

• Have up to 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in personal injury and clinical negligence.
• Be keen to develop client‑facing skills and manage files independently with appropriate supervision.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal, and time‑management abilities.
• Be a strong team‑player committed to our high‑quality, client‑focused approach.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone’s voice matters. We pride ourselves on being “a different and distinctive place to work”.
• Access to career development opportunities, including mentorship programs and training.
• A competitive salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package featuring:
• Flexible working options & healthy work-life balance
• Pension with employer contributions
• Income protection, healthcare plans, and more.