Serious Injury Solicitor/CILEX (4 PQE)

£45,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year, Up to £65,000+ (DoE)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

24/04/2026

About this job

Your new company A respected national legal services provider is seeking an experienced Serious Injury Solicitor or CILEX (4 PQE) to join its specialist Serious Injury team.

The organisation boasts a strong reputation for high quality claimant litigation work and delivers a compassionate, client focused service that places rehabilitation and early engagement at the centre of the claims process.

You will be joining a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages development, progression, and professional excellence.

Your new role As a key member of the Serious Injury department, you will manage and progress a specialist caseload of pain related and complex injury claims.

Working under the Serious Injury Guide and Rehabilitation Code where appropriate, you will engage early in mapping discussions, maintain a cooperative approach with all parties, and progress cases efficiently with a meticulous eye for detail.

A significant part of your role will revolve around exceptional client care building rapport, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring clients receive the support, clarity, and empathy needed during what is often a distressing period.

You will also play an active part in developing junior colleagues, including apprentices and paralegals, helping strengthen capability across the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of motor claims valued up to £250,000
• Assist senior team members on catastrophic injury claims valued £1,000,000
• Work to clear targets across profit costs, settlements, case progression and client satisfaction
• Demonstrate a high level of client care by carrying out visits, identifying and recording client vulnerabilities from first contact and documenting how these impact support needs
• Liaise with medical experts, reviewing reports and maintaining regular risk assessments throughout each case
• Instruct counsel, prepare clear briefs, and attend conferences and hearings as necessary
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, insurers, experts, and other stakeholders, using phone, video or in person meetings

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive (full litigation qualifications required)
• 4 years' experience handling your own caseload of intermediate and multi-track personal injury claims
• Experience running OIC and MOJ claims
• Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, relevant legislation and case law, and confidence in progressing cases within CPR timelines
• Understanding of the Intermediate Track Fixed Fee regime
• Excellent client care, alongside calm, clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Experience liaising with medical experts, counsel, investigators and other partners in the litigation process
• Confident with IT systems, including Visualfiles or similar case management software, plus solid MS Office skills

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 (DoE)
• Hybrid working with 3 days WFH per week
• Strong internal progression opportunities
• Experience handling a complex personal injury caseload
• Collaborative team culture

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on . 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.