Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Serious Injury Lawyer - Tier 1 Team

London
Permanent

The Firm

A Times Top 20 Law Firm, highly commended in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings, and repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A, and IP. Many lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals, and the firm is top two-ranked in a number of key practice areas.

The network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries.

Offices are located in: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna, and Silicon Valley.

The firm aims to ensure equality of opportunity and is actively working to improve diversity among staff. All applications are considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

The Team

One of the UK’s leading Personal Injury and Medical Negligence departments.

The team is divided into 4 market-leading practices: Medical Negligence, Serious Injury, Industrial Disease, and Court of Protection. An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious solicitor (SRA or Cilex) to work alongside a partner specialising in serious injury claims.

The focus for each solicitor who joins the team is to build their own reputation and knowledge. From the start, they will be working on high-value cases with a senior member of the team. A keen interest in Business Development is also a requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

Proactively manage own files and support the partners.
Preparing thorough documentation required in the preparation of cases to trial.
Liaising with counsel/experts.
Liaising with clients and handling matters with the appropriate sensitivity.

Key Skills & Experience

Qualified lawyer with strong relevant UK claimant experience.
Should be able to demonstrate experience in and have a keen interest in marketing.
An ability to build relationships with the client, family, witnesses, counsel, and experts.
Enthusiastic team player with commitment to quality and client care.
Good case management skills.
Strong academics is essential.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a real commitment and empathetic approach to Claimants.

The team is a premier destination practice for claimants. The City-based practice has developed a huge wealth of experience over more than 30 years and combines technical excellence with a genuine understanding of every client's needs. The team was part of the Times Best Law Firms 2021 for personal injury and medical negligence.

What can be offered?

People are at the core of what this firm does. The benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. Benefits include private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans, electric vehicle scheme, and much more.

Headquarters are based in the vibrant and thriving City of London, with excellent commuter links just a 5-minute walk from Monument and Bank tube stations. There are views overlooking the River Thames and Tower Bridge from the 9th floor terrace, open-plan workspaces to encourage camaraderie, hybrid working and hot-desking, discounted coffee in the on-site cafe, bike storage, shower facilities, and more.

The firm includes diverse teams made up of Partners, Lawyers, and Business Services Professionals, collaborating across different sectors and practice areas to provide outstanding service.

Outside of work, collaboration is also encouraged, with clubs and networks for everyone to join: quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with nominated charity partners.

Culture & personal development

The firm has real entrepreneurial drive and values individuality. Talents and experiences are encouraged to flourish in a collaborative environment. A culture that supports authenticity is a key focus.

Bespoke support is provided to develop individual careers. This includes access across the firm, funding for professional development qualifications, and structured career planning to ensure talents are nurtured.