Serious Injury Solicitor

Serious Injury Solicitor (2-4 PQE)

Manchester | Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Serious Injury Solicitor (2-4 PQE) to join the Manchester office of a leading UK law firm within its highly regarded Serious Injury team.

The Team

The Serious Injury department represents claimants and their families following life-changing injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and amputations. The team is recognised for its client-first approach, with a strong emphasis on early rehabilitation and long-term support to help clients rebuild their lives.

The Role

You will work closely with Partners and Senior Fee Earners on a varied and complex catastrophic injury caseload, providing hands-on legal support throughout the life of each matter.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting key legal documents such as Schedules of Loss, Disclosure Lists, Witness Statements and Cost Budgets
- Preparing instructions to experts and counsel
- Attending court hearings (in person and remotely)
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients, their families and third-party professionals
- Depending on experience, there may be scope to manage your own caseload of lower value, less complex Multi-Track matters.
- You will be well supported through regular supervision and guidance, making this an ideal role for someone looking to build a long-term career in catastrophic injury work.

About You
- Qualified Solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE
- Experience handling or assisting on claimant catastrophic injury matters
- Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant protocols
- Technically confident with excellent organisational skills
- Personable, empathetic and comfortable dealing with vulnerable clients
- A collaborative team player with a genuine commitment to client care
- Client care sits at the heart of this firm's ethos, so the ability to handle clients who may present with challenging behaviours in a sensitive and professional manner is essential.

Life at the Firm

This is a firm that embraces challenge, values purpose, and is driven by achieving the right outcomes for clients. With offices across the UK, it offers a collegiate culture, forward-thinking leadership and a strong commitment to community engagement and social responsibility.

Benefits Include:
- Minimum 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Hybrid working
- Death in service benefit
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral incentive scheme
- Discounts with local businesses

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.