Job Description
Personal Injury Solicitor (5+ PQE)
Location: Doncaster (Office-based)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join our established and highly regarded team in Doncaster. This is a key appointment, offering the opportunity to take over a substantial and well-managed caseload from a long-standing member of the team who is retiring after 33 years with the firm.
This role would suit a confident and capable solicitor who is comfortable managing a high-volume caseload and is looking for long-term stability within a supportive and friendly working environment.
The Role
You will handle a varied caseload of claimant personal injury matters, including:
- Employers' Liability (EL) claims
- Public Liability (PL) claims
- General personal injury matters
The caseload is predominantly litigated and pre-litigated, requiring strong technical ability and sound judgement when progressing matters to settlement or trial where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a busy and diverse caseload of personal injury claims from instruction through to resolution
- Assessing liability and quantum
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and schedules of loss
- Conducting negotiations and advising clients on settlement strategy
- Maintaining high standards of client care and file management
- Working collaboratively within the wider team
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in personal injury
- Strong experience handling EL/PL matters
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Organised, proactive, and able to work to deadlines
The Firm
You will be joining a friendly, supportive and down-to-earth team with a strong reputation in the local market. The firm offers a stable and collaborative working environment where employees are valued and supported in their roles.
Working Arrangements
This is a full-time, office-based role in Doncaster. Please note that home working is not offered for this position.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced personal injury solicitor looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected firm, we would be pleased to hear from you.
