Serious Injury Solicitor

Eventus Legal are seeking a Serious Injury Solicitor to join a highly regarded Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence team on a permanent, full-time basis in Birmingham, West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Serious Injury Solicitor to work on complex and high-value catastrophic injury matters within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The role offers hybrid working, strong career progression opportunities and the chance to play a key role within an established and respected serious injury team along with a fantastic benefits package including private medical, enhanced family leave, generous holiday package and genuine flexible working.

Role Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex catastrophic injury claims while supporting the continued growth and development of the department.

The day-to-day job duties within this role include:

• Managing a caseload of complex serious injury matters involving high-value and life-changing injuries
• Providing expert legal advice with a highly client-focused and empathetic approach
• Conducting litigation, instructing counsel and experts, attending hearings and negotiating settlements
• Managing client expectations and liaising with relevant third parties and medical professionals
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members to aid their professional development
• Assisting with networking, marketing initiatives and wider business development activities
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider business to deliver a seamless client service
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of developments within serious injury litigation

Person Specification

The successful Serious Injury Solicitor will have extensive experience handling complex serious injury matters and will be confident managing high-value multi-track litigation independently.

In addition, you will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent
• Significant experience within serious injury and catastrophic injury litigation
• Strong technical knowledge of multi-track personal injury matters
• Excellent understanding of the Rehabilitation Code and Serious Injury Guide
• Commercially minded with strong relationship management and business development skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Benefits and Rewards

The Serious Injury Solicitor will benefit from joining a supportive and forward-thinking law firm that genuinely values collaboration, development and client care.

• Competitive basic salary
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Access to training and development programmes

About the Company

This is a well-regarded and expanding law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and exceptional client care. The firm is known for its people-focused and collaborative culture, offering employees a supportive environment where development, wellbeing and long-term progression are actively encouraged.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.