Description
Claimant Personal Injury Solicitor
Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive DOE + Bonus & Benefits
An established and highly regarded claimant law firm is seeking a Claimant Personal Injury Solicitor to join its expanding Personal Injury team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with claimant litigation experience to join a supportive and collaborative environment, handling a varied caseload of Employer's Liability, Public Liability, Road Traffic Accident and Disease claims.
The firm offers flexible working arrangements, genuine career progression opportunities, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of pre- and post-litigated personal injury claims from instruction through to settlement, ensuring clients receive excellent service and practical legal advice throughout the claims process.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of EL, PL, RTA and Disease claims
- Progressing claims from inception through to settlement or trial
- Drafting legal documents including witness statements, schedules of loss and court documentation
- Preparing and submitting claims through the MOJ Portal where appropriate
- Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel, insurers and third parties
- Reviewing liability and quantum evidence
- Conducting legal research and keeping up to date with developments in personal injury law
- Negotiating settlements and advising clients on litigation strategy
- Maintaining excellent client care standards and file management procedures
- Working towards individual and departmental performance targets
Candidate RequirementsEssential
- Qualified Solicitor with approximately 1-7 years PQE or equivalent litigation experience
- Previous experience handling claimant personal injury matters
- Strong litigation and case management skills
- Excellent client care and communication abilities
- Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and Pre-Action Protocols
- Ability to manage a caseload independently
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience handling Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims
- Experience of litigated personal injury matters
- Experience managing a mixed caseload of fast-track and multi-track claims
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Annual bonus scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Additional leave purchase options
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Life assurance
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Personal Injury Solicitor looking to join a respected claimant practice offering high-quality work, flexibility, and long-term career development.
If interested please apply below or call Ryan at Puro Associates on 01904571760
