Serious Injury Team Leader

• Lead a team on high-value catastrophic injury cases, not just manage, but stay hands-on
• Step up into leadership without losing complex, meaningful casework
• Hybrid working, bonus scheme and a clear route to senior leadership roles

This is one of those roles that sits right in the middle, not purely management, not purely fee earning.

You’ll lead a small team of junior lawyers while continuing to handle serious and catastrophic injury cases yourself. The work is high-value, often complex, and genuinely impactful, the kind of cases where your input matters from day one through to resolution.

Early on, the focus is on getting embedded with the team and understanding how they operate. You’ll quickly become the go-to for technical queries, case strategy and day-to-day guidance, while still progressing your own multi-track caseload.

As you settle in, the role shifts more towards leadership. You’ll shape how the team works, support development, and play a part in driving performance, without stepping too far away from the legal work itself. It’s a good fit if you enjoy mentoring but don’t want to lose that hands-on edge.

The wider environment is supportive and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on doing the job properly, both for clients and for the people in the team.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced personal injury lawyer with strong multi-track / serious injury experience
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload independently
• Strong drafting and technical litigation skills
• Confident advising on liability and quantum
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong client care skills with an empathetic approach
• Calm, measured and able to handle challenging situations
• Interest in stepping into or developing within a leadership role
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior fee earners (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own caseload of serious and catastrophic injury claims
• Leading and supporting a team of 3–4 junior lawyers
• Providing technical guidance on multi-track cases, including liability and quantum
• Conducting file reviews and supporting quality control across the team
• Assisting with team performance, development and training
• Handling escalated queries and supporting with complex case strategy
• Contributing to business development and wider team growth
• Supporting compliance and keeping the team up to date with legal developments

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Hybrid working options
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid charity day
• Regular team events and long service awards
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• City centre office location

Contact Tinashe Muvaki

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

Tinashe specialises in personal injury roles across the North West and can talk you through how this compares to other serious injury leadership roles, including team structure, caseload and progression.