Personal Injury Senior Lawyer - Multi Track Accidents
Legal Counsel & Legal Support·Updated on Nov 13·
Full-timeBristol, UK£57.7k - £60.6k /yrHybrid
About the Job
Requirements
Strong experience in multi-track personal injury litigation, particularly handling higher-value accident claims.
Ability to manage complex cases autonomously, up to a value of £1,000,000.
Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Sound litigation judgment and strong organisational skills.
High standards of client care and file management.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of complex, high-value multi-track personal injury claims.
Lead cases from initial investigation through litigation to settlement or trial.
Develop case strategy, instruct counsel and experts, prepare for and attend JSMs and alternative dispute resolution, and progress matters efficiently in line with client expectations.
Maintain strong client relationships throughout each case.
Provide technical guidance to junior colleagues, share best practice, and contribute to maintaining high standards of case quality.
Collaborate with colleagues across the department to support performance and operational objectives.
Desired Qualifications
Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues.
A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.
Are you an accomplished Personal Injury Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career?
Join our Multi-Track Accidents team at Thompsons Solicitors and play a key role in progressing high-value, complex accident claims.
As a Senior Lawyer within our Multi-Track Accidents team, you will manage a caseload of complex, high-value multi-track personal injury claims, typically valued between up to £1,000,000.These matters arise from a range of serious accidents including road traffic collisions, workplace incidents and public liability claims, and require confident handling from instruction through to resolution.
You will be responsible for leading cases from initial investigation through litigation to settlement or trial. This will include developing case strategy, instructing counsel and experts, preparing for and attending JSMs and ADR, and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in line with client expectations. The work offers the opportunity to handle substantial claims involving significant injuries and quantum, while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the lifecycle of each case.
Alongside managing your own caseload, you will support the wider team by providing technical guidance to junior colleagues, sharing best practice and contributing to maintaining high standards of case quality. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the department to support performance and operational objectives.
We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors or legal executives with strong experience in multi-track personal injury litigation, particularly those who have handled higher-value accident claims. You will have the confidence and technical ability to manage complex cases, up to a value of £1.000.000 with autonomy, while maintaining excellent standards of client care and file management.
As well as the ability to manage competing priorities effectively, we look for sound litigation judgment and strong organisational skills . Experience of supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous, as would a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.