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Associate Solicitor Serious Injury
Job summary
A leading legal firm in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor to manage high-value serious injury claims. The role includes handling complex cases, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to a supportive hybrid working environment. Candidates should have at least 8 years of PQE in managing serious injury claims, along with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven track record in managing serious injury claims as lead fee earner.
- Strong technical litigation knowledge and court experience.
- Experience mentoring or supervising colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Handle a portfolio of serious injury claims with case values from £150k to £5m.
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, statements and schedules of loss.
- Mentor junior colleagues and support team development.
Skills
Education
Associate Solicitor – Serious Injury Claims
Location: Wakefield – Hybrid (flexible working). Salary: DOE. Employment type: Full‑time.
We are recruiting an experienced Associate Solicitor to manage high‑value claimant serious injury claims. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead complex cases, mentor colleagues and contribute to a growing team in a supportive hybrid working environment.
- Handle a portfolio of serious injury claims (mainly RTA‑based) with case values from £150k to £5m.
- Provide expert advice on liability causation, quantum and rehabilitation.
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, statements and schedules of loss.
- Work closely with multi‑disciplinary experts: medical care, forensic and counsel.
- Mentor junior colleagues and support team development.
- Maintain excellent client care and regular communication.
- Support business development activities and professional networking.
- Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with 8 years PQE (or equivalent experience).
- Proven track record in managing serious injury claims as lead fee earner.
- Strong technical litigation knowledge and court experience.
- Experience mentoring or supervising colleagues.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
- Committed to high‑quality client service in a target‑driven environment.
- Competitive salary (DOE) plus discretionary bonus.
- Hybrid working with flexible arrangements.
- 25‑30 days holiday plus Time for Me days (up to 12 per year).
- Professional development in a supportive, accredited workplace.
- Pension scheme and additional staff benefits.
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