Solicitor - Serious Injury - Bristol - 2-6 Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular employee events

Training and development opportunities

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Referral schemes (claims and recruit.)

City centre office location

Paid birthday day off

Season ticket travel loans

One paid charitable day per year

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Chadwick Nott are recruiting a Serious Injury solicitor to join our Bristol team. With 2-6 years PQE, you will manage high-value personal injury cases, guide clients through complex litigation, and work alongside experienced partners in a supportive, client-focused environment.

This permanent, hybrid role offers a busy caseload, regular court attendances, a clear progression path, and a culture of collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with 2-6 years' Serious Injury / Personal Injury experience.
• Experience handling higher value or complex cases.
• Excellent client care skills and a compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive, organized and motivated mindset.
• Confidence managing matters independently.
• Strong litigation experience and ability to meet Court deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Handling higher value personal injury cases with a focus on early intervention and rehabilitation.
• Managing intermediate and multi-track claims with autonomy.
• Assisting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury cases.
• Regular client contact, including face to face meetings and Court visits.
• Liaising with medical experts, Counsel and other professionals.
• Progressing cases proactively and meeting litigation deadlines.
• Valuing quantum and negotiating effective settlements.
• Using the firm's in house case management system.
• Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory developments.
• Supporting a friendly, sociable and collaborative team culture.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client care

Independent working

Team collaboration

Job description

Solicitor - Serious Injury – Bristol – 2-6 Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 (DOE)

A respected law firm is seeking a Serious Injury Lawyer with 2-6 years' post qualification experience to join its growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the most high profile and life changing cases in the UK, supporting clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries including serious orthopaedic trauma, brain and spinal injuries, amputations and fatalities. You will have the autonomy to manage intermediate and multi track matters, with opportunities to assist on complex, high value catastrophic cases.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of serious injury matters, including:

• Handling higher value personal injury cases with a focus on early intervention and rehabilitation
• Managing intermediate and multi track claims with autonomy
• Assisting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury cases
• Regular client contact, including face to face meetings and Court visits
• Liaising with medical experts, Counsel and other professionals
• Progressing cases proactively and meeting litigation deadlines
• Valuing quantum and negotiating effective settlements
• Using the firm's in house case management system
• Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory developments
• Supporting a friendly, sociable and collaborative team culture

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified lawyer (Solicitor or Legal Executive) with:

• 2-6 years' experience in Serious Injury / Personal Injury
• Experience handling higher value or complex cases
• Excellent client care skills and a compassionate approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive, organised and motivated mindset
• Confidence managing matters independently
• Strong litigation experience and ability to meet Court deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular employee events
• Training and development opportunities
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral schemes (claims and recruitment)
• City centre office location
• Paid birthday day off
• Season ticket travel loans
• One paid charitable day per year
• Bonus scheme

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*