Eventus Legal are seeking a Serious Injury Solicitor to join a highly regarded Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence team on a permanent, full-time basis in Birmingham, West Midlands.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Serious Injury Solicitor to work on complex and high-value catastrophic injury matters within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The role offers hybrid working, strong career progression opportunities and the chance to play a key role within an established and respected serious injury team along with a fantastic benefits package including private medical, enhanced family leave, generous holiday package and genuine flexible working.
Role Responsibilities
You will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex catastrophic injury claims while supporting the continued growth and development of the department.
The day-to-day job duties within this role include:
- Managing a caseload of complex serious injury matters involving high-value and life-changing injuries
- Providing expert legal advice with a highly client-focused and empathetic approach
- Conducting litigation, instructing counsel and experts, attending hearings and negotiating settlements
- Managing client expectations and liaising with relevant third parties and medical professionals
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members to aid their professional development
- Assisting with networking, marketing initiatives and wider business development activities
- Collaborating with colleagues across the wider business to deliver a seamless client service
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of developments within serious injury litigation
Person Specification
The successful Serious Injury Solicitor will have extensive experience handling complex serious injury matters and will be confident managing high-value multi-track litigation independently.
In addition, you will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:
- Qualified Solicitor or equivalent
- Significant experience within serious injury and catastrophic injury litigation
- Strong technical knowledge of multi-track personal injury matters
- Excellent understanding of the Rehabilitation Code and Serious Injury Guide
- Commercially minded with strong relationship management and business development skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
Benefits and Rewards
The Serious Injury Solicitor will benefit from joining a supportive and forward-thinking law firm that genuinely values collaboration, development and client care. In addition, you will be awarded with the following employee benefits:
• Competitive basic salary
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Access to training and development programmes
About the Company
This is a well-regarded and expanding law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and exceptional client care. The firm is known for its people-focused and collaborative culture, offering employees a supportive environment where development, wellbeing and long-term progression are actively encouraged.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Serious Injury Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this career-enhancing opportunity, please send your CV to Gemma Clarke at Eventus Legal – gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com or call 07950 196 168 for a confidential discussion.
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The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.