Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Role: Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Solicitor Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid Salary: £40,000 - £50,000CRA Consulting is pleased to be working with a well-established, Legal 500 recognised law firm to recruit an experienced Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury Solicitor to join its growing team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a highly regarded claimant practice, handling a varied caseload of clinical negligence and personal injury matters ranging in complexity and value. The successful candidate will join a supportive and experienced team with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. The role is primarily office-based during the initial onboarding period, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid working arrangement once established in the position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a mixed caseload of claimant clinical negligence and personal injury matters from inception through to trial, with minimal supervision.
• Handling cases across a range of values and complexities, including multi-track claims.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues on high-value, complex litigation.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members and delegating work to paralegals where appropriate.
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives, with a particular focus on the Leeds and York regions.
• Achieving agreed billing and performance targets while maintaining excellent client service.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status with between 1 and 10 years' PQE.
• Proven experience handling claimant clinical negligence and personal injury matters, including multi-track litigation.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• A strong track record of meeting billing and performance targets.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A collaborative approach with an interest in supporting junior colleagues and contributing to business development.

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid working available following an initial office-based induction period.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• The chance to join a respected and ambitious Legal 500 recognised practice with an excellent reputation in claimant litigation.