Personal Injury Lawyer

Description:

Thompsons Solicitors is actively seeking a motivated and experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to join their dynamic team based in Birmingham. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the operational and financial success of the office while practicing high-quality personal injury law focused on Employers’ Liability and Public Liability claims.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a comprehensive caseload of Employers’ Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims, handling all stages from the issue and service of proceedings, to defence review and response.

• Conduct effective case management through court directions, including preparation and handling of interim applications.

• Instruct counsel and prepare for trial, managing all associated trial work with thorough attention to detail and legal accuracy.

• Liaise directly with union clients and colleagues, demonstrating strong client care and communication skills.

• Apply a thorough understanding of statutory and common law principles relevant to personal injury litigation, and communicate these effectively to a variety of stakeholders.

• Exercise sound judgment, confident decision-making, and apply significant legal expertise to deliver excellent client service with empathy and sensitivity.

Candidate Profile:

• Admitted solicitor or CILEx with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in personal injury litigation, particularly managing EL/PL claims.

• Proven ability to manage cases independently through all litigation stages, including trial preparation and counsel instruction.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a natural ability to provide legal services with care, understanding, and sensitivity towards clients.

• Strong communication skills to present complex legal information clearly and effectively to clients and colleagues.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team while also managing own caseload efficiently.

What Thompsons Solicitors Offers:

• A supportive working environment with excellent training opportunities and clear progression pathways designed to foster professional growth and recognition.

• A contributory pension scheme offering up to 11% contribution.

• £4000 car allowance to support commuting and travel needs.

• Permanent health insurance and healthcare cash plan (Medicash) for employee wellbeing.

• Life assurance for peace of mind.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional 5 days leave over Christmas.

• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay benefits.

• Cycle to work scheme encouraging healthy lifestyles.

• Subsidised sports and social club membership.

• Annual travel and parking loans.

• Financial support for professional development to enhance legal expertise.