Personal Injury Associate (1+ PQE)

Your new company

Our client is a market‑leading national law firm recognised for its expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence matters. With a long‑standing reputation for delivering high‑quality legal services, the firm supports a wide range of public and private‑sector clients. Its teams regularly advise on complex and sensitive claims and have been involved in many influential cases at appellate level. The firm is consistently ranked in top legal directories and is known for its deep understanding of the social, political and commercial factors influencing the sectors it serves. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture with strong progression opportunities. The Personal Injury department is recruiting for an Associate to join their Leeds office to handle their own caseload of EL/PL matters. Files will primarily be of a fast-track and lower-value multi-track nature, but there will be opportunities to assist with catastrophic loss files.

Your new role

This Personal Injury Associate role will see you:

• Manage a personal caseload of EL/PL claims from instruction through to resolution.
• Handle pre‑litigation and litigated matters, ensuring cases progress efficiently.
• Assist senior colleagues on complex and high‑value claims.
• Conduct detailed assessment of legal liability, causation and damages.
• Use the firm's case management system effectively to meet financial and productivity targets.
• Contribute to team development and, where appropriate, business development activities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with proven experience handling casualty claims.
• Strong background in both pre‑ and post‑litigation work.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with sound judgement on risk and strategy.
• Experience with case management systems and financial target delivery.
• Any exposure to Human Rights or data breach matters is beneficial.

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity for personal injury solicitors or chartered legal executive with full litigation rights. You will be working as part of an industry-leading team, in a firm recognised for its commitment to employee development. You can expect a full and interesting caseload along with a high level of hybrid working, requiring 2 days of office attendance per week. A very competitive salary of up to £62,000 is available and negotiable dependent on experience.

What you need to do now

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