Personal Injury Newly Qualified Solicitor

PERSONAL INJURY NQ SOLICITOR
Location: Manchester
Salary: £36,000, plus a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears

Role Overview
An award-winning law firm, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic newly qualified solicitor to join its growing team in the Personal Injury department. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a leading firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims on a national scale. The role involves handling a diverse caseload, including pre- and post-litigation personal injury claims from cradle to grave. The firm prides itself on sourcing all of its work from high-quality, non-CMC sources, ensuring that you work on genuine and meaningful cases.

Candidate Profile/Experience Needed
We are looking for a solicitor who demonstrates the following professional qualities:

• At least six months’ experience within the personal injury sector.
• A focus on exceptional client care and quality control.
• Experience managing a caseload with supervision, including risk assessments, file setup, and relevant paperwork.
• Ability to conduct legal research, provide sound advice, and draft legal documents such as pleadings, witness statements, and schedules of loss.
• Proven track record of billing for litigated caseloads and progressing cases to trial/disposal hearings.
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), litigation trends, and the ability to use these to achieve optimal client outcomes.
• Experience with Proclaim case management system is advantageous, but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• A competitive salary of £36,000 for newly qualified solicitors, with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears.
• Hybrid working after successful probation.
• A supportive and dynamic environment with excellent career development and training opportunities.
• 23 days holiday per year, rising to 26 days, plus public/bank holidays, and extra day off for your birthday after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday buyback (up to 3 days per year after 1 year of service) and private medical insurance after 2 years’ service.
• Enhanced maternity leave payments with increased benefits after 4 years of service.
• Death in service benefits, 24/7 onsite gym access, and various social activities and teams to join (netball, football, etc.).
• A strong focus on personal development, with access to ongoing training and mentorship.

Apply Now
If you are passionate about handling personal injury cases and are looking for a role offering both excellent earning potential and career development, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV or contact us for more information.