Personal Injury Lawyer

  • Leeds
  • Permanent
  • DOE

Personal Injury Lawyer (Claimant)

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent (part-time applications considered)

Location: Leeds City Centre (hybrid working available)

Salary: Competitive and negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Injury Lawyer to join a highly respected, Legal 500-ranked team based in Leeds city centre. This role offers the chance to manage a varied caseload across all aspects of claimant personal injury law, from initial instruction through to settlement.

The Role

You will take ownership of your own caseload of predominantly EL/PL matters, alongside RTA and disease claims, handling files from inception to settlement. The role involves proactively progressing claims, maintaining excellent client communication, and ensuring all matters are handled efficiently and professionally.

Key responsibilities include:

 

  • Managing pre- and post-litigated EL/PL and RTA claims
  • Drafting legal documents including MOJ Portal submissions, witness statements, schedules of loss, and correspondence
  • Liaising confidently with clients, medical professionals, and third parties
  • Reviewing and responding to all claim-related correspondence and emails
  • Providing excellent client care and accurate legal advice
  • Achieving individual and team performance targets
  • Supporting marketing and business development initiatives through written content and community engagement

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

 

  • 1-7 years PQE or equivalent experience in claimant personal injury
  • Strong litigation experience, with EL and PL experience desirable
  • Excellent understanding of the MOJ Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules
  • Experience managing a caseload independently
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and towards targets
  • A highly professional and client-focused approach

Benefits

The firm offers a competitive benefits package including:

 

  • Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of basic salary
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional long-service leave
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life Assurance
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Regular funded staff social events
  • Flexible and agile working environment promoting work-life balance

Applications from candidates seeking part-time working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered.

The firm is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply please send an updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357

 

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