Role: Litigation / PI Solicitor
Location: Altrincham (Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days home after probation)
PQE: 08 years (two opportunities: junior 05 PQE, and senior 48 PQE for department growth)
About the Firm
A forward-thinking Law Firm in Altrincham is looking for litigation solicitors to join them.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solid personal injury solicitor, to gain exposure and re-train into more general Civil and Commercial Litigation.
The Opportunity
We are seeking two Litigation / PI Solicitors to join our team:
* Junior Solicitor (05 years PQE) to inherit and manage a busy mixed caseload, mainly PI (with a strong RTA element), alongside landlord & tenant and minor commercial litigation.
* Senior Solicitor (48 years PQE) to help drive forward and develop the litigation department, with the scope to establish and lead new areas of work, and potential to progress to Partner level.
This is a genuine growth role where you will be given both responsibility and trust, while having the chance to broaden your skills beyond PI into wider litigation work.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage an existing caseload of PI (predominantly RTA) and litigation matters.
* Progress PI cases from portal through to litigation, including fast-track and intermediate track claims.
* Handle additional areas of litigation including landlord & tenant disputes and minor commercial litigation.
* Support the development of the litigation department, with opportunities to bring in and grow new work.
* Work collaboratively with Directors and colleagues, with mentoring and technical support available from senior solicitors.
* Deliver excellent client care and maintain the firms strong track record
What they are looking for
* Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
* Experience in Personal Injury litigation (RTA preferred).
* 03 PQE or 35 PQE (Junior role) OR 48 PQE (Senior role).
* Strong technical litigation skills, with the ability to think outside the box and maximise case value.
* Interest in expanding into wider litigation areas (landlord & tenant, commercial disputes, etc.).
* Self-motivated, hardworking, and able to manage a caseload without heavy supervision.
* Commercial awareness with a client-focused approach.
Whats on Offer
* Inherited caseload from day one.
* Competitive salary (market rate, with flexibility for the right candidate).
* Clear progression opportunities including scope to become a Partner (for senior candidates).
* Relaxed, non-micromanaged culture with fair targets (benchmark based on BCL table, 10% over target).
* Hybrid working: 3 days in office / 2 days WFH after probation.
* Exposure to a wide variety of work with genuine responsibility and support.
Please contact Grace Bolton at Miller Grace for more information on this role.
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