Assistant Lawyer – Personal Injury
We are seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join our team, managing a caseload of straightforward fast‑track ex‑portal accident cases, including Employers’ Liability and Public Liability matters. This role can be based in Dagenham, Birmingham, Liverpool or Newcastle.
Application Deadline: 20 March 2026
Department: Personal Injury
Location: Firmwide
Responsibilities
* Manage a full caseload of fast‑track ex‑portal accident cases (EL, PL), ensuring all aspects of each matter are handled from initiation through to conclusion.
* Identify cases that require transfer within the wider branch network due to value, specialist nature or complexity.
* Exercise sound judgement in day‑to‑day case decisions, with appropriate supervision, and manage matters in line with court directions.
* Issue and serve proceedings, respond to defences, deal with interim applications and progress claims through to trial where necessary.
Qualifications
* Experienced lawyer with a strong understanding of personal injury law, CPR, rules on evidence, litigation processes and funding.
* Experience handling fast‑track EL and PL personal injury claims and capable of running a caseload independently.
* Ability to assess and advise on evidence, liability and quantum.
* Excellent communication skills – proactive, empathetic and able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme
* Permanent health insurance
* Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
* Life assurance
* 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
* 5 days additional leave over Christmas
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidised sports and social club
* Annual travel and parking loans
* Financial assistance for professional development
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