Job Description
Senior Personal Injury Solicitor / 7+ PQE / West Yorkshire / £65,000 DOE / Join a busy and growing team as a Senior Personal Injury Litigator, managing complex defence claims and playing a key role in delivering high quality outcomes for a strong client base – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 3188JOB TITLE: Senior Personal Injury Solicitor (Defendant) PQE REQUIRED: 7+ LOCATION: West Yorkshire SALARY: Up to £65,000 (DOE) THE ROLE:A well regarded commercial law firm is seeking a Senior Defendant Personal Injury Litigator to join its busy office on a full time basis. This role will see you handling a varied caseload of predominantly fast-track employers’ liability and public liability claims, managing files from the point of litigation through to trial. You will also have exposure to multi-track matters including higher value claims of up to £350,000 and will play a key role in delivering high quality defence strategies for a strong and established client base. The position involves regular client interaction, as well as working collaboratively within a growing and supportive team environment.THE CANDIDATE:You will have a minimum of 7 years’ PQE defending personal injury claims, with a strong background in handling both fast-track and multi-track matters through to trial. You will be confident managing claims independently, with a thorough understanding of the DCP and litigation process. Strong communication and IT skills are essential, as is the ability to build and maintain client relationships. Experience handling retail sector claims would be advantageous. This opportunity will suit a Senior Litigator looking to take on a high level of responsibility within a dynamic and well supported team.THE FIRM: The firm is known for its strong client relationships and practical, commercially focused advice. It offers a collaborative and professional working environment, where individuals are encouraged to develop and progress their careers. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, the option to purchase additional leave, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, interest-free travel loans and access to a rewards and wellbeing platform.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.