Personal Injury Fee Earner RTA (Fracture Claims)
Location: Flexible hybrid working available
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Injury Fee Earner to join a well-established legal team, handling a caseload of litigated and non-litigated RTA personal injury claims involving orthopaedic injuries specifically fractures.
This is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a confident litigator with strong client care skills.
The Role You will manage your own caseload from cradle to grave, comprising predominantly portal-based RTA claims involving a wide range of orthopaedic injuries such as fractures to fingers, toes, ribs, arms, legs, etc.
While many claims will fall within the portal or fast-track process, more complex or higher-value cases (typically over £25,000) may need to be escalated to the Multi-Track or Serious Injury team.
This is a great role for someone who enjoys working autonomously and is motivated to maximise damages and costs.
You will be encouraged to convert straightforward claims into fast or multi-track matters and to develop your expertise across a range of PI issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of RTA fracture claims from initial instruction through to settlement or litigation.
- Keep clients (both lay and insurer) informed throughout the life of the claim.
- Obtain medical evidence, assess liability and quantum, and negotiate settlement.
- Identify and escalate cases where appropriate to the Multi-Track or SI team.
- Deal with post and email correspondence in a timely and organised manner.
- Ensure that clients receive exceptional service and the best possible outcome.
- Provide support to junior team members and liaise with senior staff on contentious matters.
- Promote effective communication with all parties involved including clients, insurers, medical experts, barristers, and investigators.
- Maintain accurate case records using the firms CMS.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor, CILEX, or experienced fee earner with a solid background in personal injury claims.
- Strong experience in handling RTA claims particularly those involving fractures.
- Working knowledge of the MOJ and OIC portals and the fast-track process.
- Competent litigator with knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant case law.
- A proven track record of achieving successful outcomes for clients.
- Exceptional client care and communication skills.
- Ability to mentor and assist less experienced colleagues.
- Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- Minimum 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Holiday buy & sell scheme
- Hybrid working model
- 2 volunteering days per year
- Matched giving scheme (up to £250)
- Medicash cash plan dental/physio/optical claims
- My Medicash App wellbeing tools & fitness resources
- Discounts and cashback on travel and shopping
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Funded driving theory test
- Wellbeing Champions network
- Ongoing training & development
- Regular social events
- Dress for your day policy
If you would like to know more about this role then please call Chris on 0161 914 7357 or email an updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk
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