Our client is a leading full-service law firm which is continuing to grow significantly through a period of success. They are recognised as a Top 45 law firm and a top UK employer with an emphasis on employee growth and development. The firm are currently looking to expand their Manchester and Leicester Catastrophic Injury teams and are recruiting 3+ PQE solicitors or chartered legal executives.

This Catastrophic Injury Lawyer position will see you handle your own caseload of defendant catastrophic and high-value personal injury cases whilst also assisting a Partner on more complex issues. Files will be a mixture of RTA and EL/PL claims valued in excess of £350,000 with the opportunity to assist on multi-million claims. This role will see you liaise with clients, opponents, courts and witnesses whilst also conducting your own liability investigations.

You must be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with 2+ years PQE. Previous experience handling your own litigated caseload of defendant personal injury cases is essential. Complex, high-value personal injury experience is also required. Successful applicants will have strong academics, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should have a real interest in this area of law, with plans to develop your career in a well-run firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for 2+ PQE defendant personal injury lawyers, who are looking to build upon their previous experience in an industry-leading team. You will gain excellent exposure to complex, high-value work. A competitive salary is available and negotiable dependent upon experience. The firm offers an attractive hybrid working policy and flexible hours to accommodate your needs.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.