Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected Law Firm who are seeking a PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner. They willconsider candidates at paralegal, legal executive, and solicitor level on a permanent basis.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and empathetic legal professional to join a specialist team handling personal injury and clinical negligence claims. This role offers hands-on experience in cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries, allowing you to make a tangible impact in clients lives.
As a Personal Injury Fee Earner, you ll be responsible for managing legal claims for individuals who have suffered injuries due to third-party negligence. Building strong client relationships is vital you ll become a key part of their support system, helping to secure the treatment, rehabilitation, and compensation they deserve.
The position is structured across three progressive levels Assistant, Associate, and Senior with each level increasing in complexity and case value. At the senior level, you will typically handle claims exceeding GBP250,000 and collaborate with some of the UK s leading barristers.
Key Responsibilities forthe PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role:
* Manage and maintain strong communication with clients throughout their case
* Draft pre-action correspondence and key litigation documents
* Assess liability, quantum, and prepare medical and damages evidence
* Coordinate treatment and rehabilitation where needed
* Instruct Counsel and attend conferences, applications, and trials
* Take witness statements and compile special damages documentation
* Ensure compliance with Pre-Action Protocols and Court directions
* Conduct litigation and dispute resolution
* Prepare claims for trial and support successful outcomes
Candidate Requirementsforthe PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role:
* Excellent telephone and written communication skills
* Strong legal research and document preparation skills
* Highly organised, proactive, and task-driven
* Demonstrated client care and relationship-building abilities
* Working knowledge of personal injury and/or clinical negligence litigation
* Familiarity with the Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and litigation process
* Understanding of solicitor/client retainers
What s on Offerforthe PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role:
This role offers a clear and supported career path. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you will take on more complex, higher-value cases, and may progress into mentoring, supervisory, or senior leadership roles within the team.
* The chance to work on high-impact personal injury cases
* Exposure to complex and rewarding legal work
* A supportive and collaborative legal team
* Flexibility with full-time and part-time hours
* Structured career development opportunities
This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture.
Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
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