Solicitor - Personal Injury - Cardiff

1. We are looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor to join our Personal Injury team on a full time, permanent basis.
2. You will support a caseload of personal injury cases and support the growth of our services through effective business development initiatives and strategies.
3. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Legal Practitioner to progress their career within this area of law.

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Contract (08.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Location: We’re currently hiring for this position in our Cardiff office.

Job Description

We are looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor to join our Personal Injury team on a full time, permanent basis. This role will play a crucial role in supporting our fee earners with the management of Personal Injury cases. You will support a caseload of personal injury cases and support the growth of our services through effective business development initiatives and strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Legal Practitioner to progress their career within this area of law.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Supporting our fee earners with the management of their caseload of personal injury cases.
• Identifying business development opportunities and leading on any initiatives or events, including the coordination and organisation of such events.
• Drafting Claim Notification Forms.
• Drafting variety of court documents including witness statements.
• Drafting instructions to counsel and medical experts.
• Drafting Schedules of Loss and court documents.
• Reviewing medical evidence.
• Preparing bundles.
• Liaising with clients where necessary.
• Conducting legal research.
• Assessing and advising on evidence, liability, and quantum.
• Working efficiently, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing tasks.
• Maintaining strong file management skills.
• Collaborating with the team to achieve unit objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified Solicitor or a Licensed Legal Practitioner (CILEX)
• Knowledge of personal injury case handling is essential.
• Experience of running cases through a low value claims portal.
• Experience in assisting or handling your own litigated caseload. Multi-track experience is advantageous as the caseload will be truly varied.
• Ability to assess and advise on evidence, causation, liability, and quantum.
• Familiarity with CPR, rules on evidence, litigation process, and funding as applicable
• Self-motivator with a strong commercial acumen.
• Charismatic and passionate about cross-selling and upselling of services.
• Experience in business development is desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and demonstrating a commitment to developing the business of the firm.
• Strong ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competence in using Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Experience in handling Fast Track claims, including the litigation process.
• Proven ability in numeracy and strong verbal and written communication skills.