Serious Injury Solicitor

• Handle life-changing serious injury work, not volume files
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 from home) with real flexibility around your day
• Progression to Senior Solicitor with mentoring, complex work and leadership exposure

This role is built for someone who wants their work to actually mean something. You’ll be joining a growing serious injury team where the focus isn’t churn, it’s helping clients rebuild their lives after devastating injuries.

From day one, you’ll take ownership of a caseload of moderate to high-value serious injury claims. The first few months are about getting up to speed, building relationships with clients and experts, and settling into a way of working that prioritises quality over volume.

By the 12-month mark, you’ll be running your own files confidently and starting to play a wider role in the team, mentoring juniors, contributing to discussions on complex cases, and getting involved in external activities like networking or charity partnerships.

Longer term, this is a clear route into seniority. You’ll move into handling more complex, high-value work, take on leadership responsibilities within the team, and have the opportunity to shape how cases are delivered and how the client experience continues to evolve.

The environment is open and collaborative. There’s no hierarchy for the sake of it, people share ideas, support each other, and focus on doing the right thing for clients.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 1–4 years PQE
• Experience handling personal injury claims valued at £100k+
• Exposure to serious or complex injury work (Desired)
• Familiarity with medical evidence and instructing experts
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR and AML requirements
• Excellent drafting, analytical and research skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Organised and able to manage a caseload independently
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues (Desired)
• Empathetic, client-focused and collaborative approach

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a caseload of serious injury claims, including brain and spinal injuries, fatal claims and pro bono work
• Assessing liability and causation using medical evidence and expert reports
• Preparing cost estimates and risk assessments
• Negotiating settlements and progressing cases through litigation
• Representing clients at hearings where appropriate
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Building relationships with clients, experts and external contacts
• Taking part in networking and charity initiatives
• Maintaining high standards of client care and regulatory compliance

Salary & Benefits

• Hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Clear progression pathway to Senior Solicitor / Associate
• High-quality, complex work with genuine client impact
• Regular CPD and funded training
• Supportive, collaborative team with strong mentoring culture
• Opportunity to be involved in charity and rehabilitation initiatives
• Modern Manchester office with excellent transport links
• Genuine focus on work-life balance and wellbeing

Contact Tinashe Muvaki

📩 tinashe.muvaki@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

If you’re looking for serious injury work where you can actually see the difference you’re making, Tinashe can give you a proper insight into the team and the cases you’d be handling.