Associate Solicitor- Serious Injury

The Role

An established and highly regarded personal injury practice is seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor to join its Serious Injury team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior claimant lawyer to manage a high-value, complex caseload while playing a key role in mentoring colleagues and contributing to the strategic growth of the department.

You will manage a portfolio of serious injury claims, predominantly arising from RTA matters, involving complex liability, causation and quantum issues. Claim values range from £125,000 to multi-million-pound cases, allocated according to experience and technical expertise.

In addition to fee earning, you will act as a senior figure within the team, providing guidance, mentoring and leadership support, and acting as an ambassador for the department internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Technical Delivery

• Manage a complex caseload of high-value serious injury claims as lead fee earner

• Deliver exceptional client care to individuals who have suffered life-changing injuries

• Progress cases efficiently in line with best practice, procedures and commercial objectives

• Analyse evidence and advise on liability, causation and quantum

• Draft key legal documents including pleadings, witness statements and schedules of loss

• Secure early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation packages

• Maximise settlement outcomes for clients

Client & Expert Engagement

• Maintain regular communication with clients, including face-to-face meetings where required

• Instruct and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts such as medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants and counsel

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide mentoring and technical support to colleagues within the Serious Injury team

• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, case reviews and technical feedback sessions

• Support the Team Manager with embedding new processes and working practices

• Motivate and develop team members, addressing performance issues where appropriate

Profile Raising & Business Development

• Contribute to the profile and reputation of the Serious Injury department

• Support industry engagement through case reporting, articles, testimonials and external involvement

• Play an active role in departmental strategy, growth and wider business development initiatives

General

• Work to a high standard in a target-driven, quality-focused environment

• Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the seniority of the role

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of agreed results and service levels across the client case team

• Demonstrable development and competence of team members

• Strong client care and technical review outcomes

• Effective case progression, maximising recoveries and fee income

• Accurate time recording and management of write-offs

• Contribution to business development, strategy and growth

Performance will be reviewed through regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx

• Minimum 8 years’ post-qualification experience, or equivalent experience operating at a senior/Grade A level

• Proven track record of handling serious injury claims as lead fee earner

• Strong technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of litigation and court procedures

• Experience mentoring or developing junior colleagues; a collaborative team player and role model

• Demonstrable commitment to excellent client care

• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards

Desirable

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience

• Strong negotiation, communication and objection-handling skills

• Confident user of case management systems and Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable managing complex and challenging matters

• Business development experience and an established professional network within personal injury

• Existing links with relevant industry bodies (desirable but not essential)

Equality & Diversity

This organisation is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background, identity or personal circumstances.