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.
Please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.
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