Serious Injury Fee Earner -Hybrid- Wakefield

Overview

Job Title: Serious Injury Fee Earner - RTA (Hybrid). Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Salary: £33,000 - £42,000 DOE per year. Location: Hybrid - must be able to commute to Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Job Overview

We are a specialist recruitment agency supporting a respected law firm in their search for a Serious Injury Fee Earner to join their growing team. This is a hybrid position suited to someone with experience in managing high-value personal injury cases, particularly those arising from road traffic accidents (RTA).

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and modern team with a strong focus on client care, rehabilitation, and long-term outcomes. You'll handle your own caseload of serious injury matters, typically valued up to £50,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of serious injury (RTA-based) claimant files from start to finish
• Provide empathetic, consistent communication and support to clients following life-changing incidents
• Liaise with a wide range of experts including medical professionals, care specialists, and counsel
• Draft legal documents including witness statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss
• Obtain interim payments and organise early-stage rehabilitation for clients
• Use a task-based case management system to ensure compliance and regular client contact
• Work towards settlement targets and maintain high service levels
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to ongoing departmental development

Requirements

• Legal qualification (LLB, LPC, or equivalent experience)
• Experience managing personal injury claims, particularly serious or multi-track RTA cases
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Able to handle multiple files with attention to detail and compliance
• Proficient in legal systems and Microsoft Office
• Motivated, compassionate, and target-driven

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Generous holiday allowance and additional leave options
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Paid volunteering days
• Casual dress code and modern office space
• Free on-site parking
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working (part-remote, part-office in Wakefield)

Work Authorisation

• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom

Interested?

Apply today with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.