Personal Injury Solicitor – Leeds
A leading UK legal services provider is seeking an experienced Solicitor, CILEx Lawyer, or experienced Personal Injury File Handler to manage a specialist caseload of pain-related injury claims. This role focuses on progressing MOJ and Intermediate Track motor claims, ensuring cases are handled efficiently while delivering excellent client care and maximising damages.
Role Overview:
* Manage a specialist caseload of pain-related personal injury claims, including MOJ and Intermediate Track motor cases
* Progress claims under the Serious Injury Guide and Rehabilitation Code where appropriate, supporting early case planning and collaborative working with stakeholders
* Identify and pursue all relevant heads of loss to maximise client damages
* Liaise with medical experts, counsel, insurers and other external parties to progress claims effectively
* Conduct risk assessments throughout the lifecycle of each case and ensure due diligence checks are completed
* Issue proceedings where necessary and attend conferences or hearings with Counsel
* Maintain proactive communication with clients and stakeholders while working toward case progression and settlement targets
* Support the development of paralegals and apprentices within the team
Experience Required
* Solicitor, CILEx qualified, or experienced personal injury file handler with experience managing your own caseload
* Proven experience handling claimant personal injury claims, particularly OIC or MOJ motor claims
* Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and the Intermediate Track Fixed Fee regime introduced in October 2023
* Strong drafting, analytical and client care skills
* Ability to manage workload effectively while working toward performance and settlement targets
* Confident IT skills, including experience with case management systems and MS Office
Benefits
* Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Hybrid working
* Health cash plan and wellbeing support
* Pension scheme and life assurance (4x salary)
* Paid volunteering days and matched charity fundraising
* Training and development opportunities
* Funded social events and flexible dress policy
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, established legal organisation with strong insurer partnerships and clear opportunities for professional development within a specialist personal injury practice.
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