Description
Fee Earner – Injury & Criminal Injuries Compensation
Location: Hybrid / Regional Offices (flexible working supported)
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience + performance bonus
Contract: Full-time (flexible hours / flexitime available)
The Role
Puro Associates are recruiting for an established and reputable personal injury practice seeking a Fee Earner to manage a varied caseload of personal injury and Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) matters from inception to conclusion. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality legal advice, maintain excellent client care standards, and contribute to the continued success of the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage personal injury and CICA claims, including drafting pleadings, statements, schedules of loss, applications, reviews, and appeals.
- Provide clear and practical advice to clients on legal options, funding, and costs (CFA, ATE, insurance).
- Develop and implement effective case strategies, representing clients at hearings or instructing counsel as appropriate.
- Conduct risk assessments, monitor case profitability, and ensure timely recovery and settlement of funds.
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory and firm requirements.
- Act as the main client contact, providing empathetic support, particularly to vulnerable clients.
- (Senior level) Supervise colleagues, conduct file reviews, and contribute to training and best-practice initiatives.
- Support business development through networking and departmental projects.
Person Specification
- Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Fee Earner with proven experience in personal injury and/or CICA work.
- Advocacy or tribunal experience desirable but not essential.
- Senior applicants: 3–5+ years’ PQE with supervisory experience.
- Junior/mid-level applicants: 0–3 years’ PQE or equivalent experience with strong ambition to progress.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong client-care focus, particularly when dealing with sensitive matters.
- Organised, proactive, and confident working independently or collaboratively.
- Familiar with compliance, billing, and case management systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonus scheme.
- Flexible/hybrid working and flexitime.
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and additional leave options.
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression path.
- Supportive, modern working environment with a strong national reputation in PI and CICA work.
How to Apply
Contact Ryan on 01904 571760 or apply below.
