Personal Injury Solicitor

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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: Manage a specialist caseload of pain-related personal injury claims, including MOJ and Intermediate Track motor cases Progress claims under the Serious Injury Guide and Rehabilitation Code where appropriate, supporting early case planning and collaborative working with stakeholders Identify and pursue all relevant heads of loss to maximise client damages Liaise with medical experts, counsel, insurers and other external parties to progress claims effectively Conduct risk assessments throughout the lifecycle of each case and ensure due diligence checks are completed Issue proceedings where necessary and attend conferences or hearings with Counsel Maintain proactive communication with clients and stakeholders while working toward case progression and settlement targets Support the development of paralegals and apprentices within the team Experience Required Solicitor, CILEx qualified, or experienced personal injury file handler with experience managing your own caseload Proven experience handling claimant personal injury claims, particularly OIC or MOJ motor claims Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and the Intermediate Track Fixed Fee regime introduced in October 2023 Strong drafting, analytical and client care skills Ability to manage workload effectively while working toward performance and settlement targets Confident IT skills, including experience with case management systems and MS Office Benefits Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Hybrid working Health cash plan and wellbeing support Pension scheme and life assurance (4x salary) Paid volunteering days and matched charity fundraising Training and development opportunities Funded social events and flexible dress policy 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.
Location:
Leeds
Job Type:
FullTime

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