Personal Injury Solicitor – Leeds

A leading UK legal services provider is seeking an experienced Solicitor, CILEx Lawyer, or experienced Personal Injury File Handler to manage a specialist caseload of pain-related injury claims. This role focuses on progressing MOJ and Intermediate Track motor claims, ensuring cases are handled efficiently while delivering excellent client care and maximising damages.

Role Overview:

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• Manage a specialist caseload of pain-related personal injury claims, including MOJ and Intermediate Track motor cases
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• Progress claims under the Serious Injury Guide and Rehabilitation Code where appropriate, supporting early case planning and collaborative working with stakeholders
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• Identify and pursue all relevant heads of loss to maximise client damages
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• Liaise with medical experts, counsel, insurers and other external parties to progress claims effectively
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• Conduct risk assessments throughout the lifecycle of each case and ensure due diligence checks are completed
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• Issue proceedings where necessary and attend conferences or hearings with Counsel
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• Maintain proactive communication with clients and stakeholders while working toward case progression and settlement targets
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• Support the development of paralegals and apprentices within the team
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Experience Required

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• Solicitor, CILEx qualified, or experienced personal injury file handler with experience managing your own caseload
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• Proven experience handling claimant personal injury claims, particularly OIC or MOJ motor claims
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• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and the Intermediate Track Fixed Fee regime introduced in October 2023
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• Strong drafting, analytical and client care skills
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• Ability to manage workload effectively while working toward performance and settlement targets
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• Confident IT skills, including experience with case management systems and MS Office
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Benefits

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• Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
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• Hybrid working
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• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
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• Pension scheme and life assurance (4x salary)
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• Paid volunteering days and matched charity fundraising
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• Training and development opportunities
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• Funded social events and flexible dress policy
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, established legal organisation with strong insurer partnerships and clear opportunities for professional development within a specialist personal injury practice.