Serious Injury Fee Earner (Remote Working; Southampton Base)

CRA Legal; United States; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CRA Legal is looking for a Serious Injury Fee Earner to join their award-winning team. This role offers the opportunity to handle a limited caseload of high-value serious injury cases, with the flexibility of remote work and excellent benefits like a generous holiday allowance and healthcare.

Benefits

Low caseload for work-life balance

Excellent annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare & enhanced sick pay

Up to 5% pension contribution

Professional coaching & career development

Supportive, progressive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' PQE, ideally Grade A.
• Proven experience in high-value personal injury claims.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, multi-track litigated claims.
• Advise clients on serious injuries and negotiate settlements.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and attend hearings.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Client-handling

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (minimum 5 years' PQE)

Job description

Serious Injury Fee Earner (Remote Working Available - Southampton Base)

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 per annum
Location: Southampton - Remote Working Available
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Serious Injury Solicitor or Legal Executive looking for high-value, life-changing work - without the daily commute?

CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with one of the UK's leading claimant personal injury firms, renowned for its expertise in catastrophic and serious injury cases. The firm is now recruiting a top-tier Grade A Fee Earner to join their award-winning team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work on a fully remote or hybrid basis, while handling a premium caseload of serious injury files - with many cases valued well in excess of £1 million.

The Opportunity:

Working from home (or optionally from the firm's Southampton office), you will manage a reduced caseload of no more than 30 high-value serious injury matters. You'll be fully supported by a collaborative team structure, allowing you to focus on quality outcomes and meaningful client care.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex, multi-track litigated claims
• Advising clients who have suffered serious and life-altering injuries
• Building strong cases through expert evidence and liability investigations
• Negotiating substantial settlements with insurers
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and schedules of loss
• Attending remote or in-person hearings when required

? Candidate Profile:

We are looking for:

• A Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (minimum 5 years' PQE, ideally Grade A)
• Proven experience in handling high-value or catastrophic personal injury claims
• Excellent litigation, negotiation and client-handling skills
• The ability to work independently with confidence in a remote environment
• Empathy, professionalism, and a passion for claimant work

? What's on Offer?

In addition to top-quality serious injury work, you'll benefit from:
Remote working with optional use of Southampton office
Low caseload (max 30 files) for better work-life balance
Excellent annual bonus scheme
25-30 days holiday + bank holidays
Private healthcare & enhanced sick pay
Up to 5% pension contribution
Life insurance scheme
Professional coaching & career development
Colleague and client referral schemes
Supportive, progressive team culture

Apply Today:

If you're ready to elevate your personal injury career with one of the most respected serious injury teams in the UK - on a remote or hybrid basis - we want to hear from you.
To apply, click "Apply Now" or contact Rob Addy at CRA Consulting on 0114 241 8030 0114 241 8030 for a confidential chat.
For more opportunities, visit: www.craconsultants.com/jobs