Placing the best legal talent in law firms in Defendant Injury & Insurance

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an NQ–2 PQE Solicitor to join a highly regarded Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team within a leading national firm.

Working alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers, you’ll manage your own caseload of fast‑track and lower‑value multi‑track EL/PL claims while assisting on high‑value, complex large loss and catastrophic injury matters. The team acts for major insurers, corporates, and public sector clients on a diverse range of claims including workplace accidents, public liability, and road traffic injuries — as well as sensitive cases involving harassment, stress, and group litigation.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a junior solicitor to gain exposure to complex, technically challenging work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Candidate

• 0–2 years PQE, ideally with experience in defendant EL/PL or personal injury litigation
• Confident handling liability investigations and running own caseload
• Experience assisting on large loss or catastrophic injury cases advantageous
• Excellent understanding of CPR and litigation processes
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Well‑organised, detail‑focused and able to manage competing priorities
• Professional and personable, with the ability to build strong client relationships

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Up to £47,000 DOE
• Hybrid working – 2 days office / 3 days home
• 28 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance (4× salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling, legal and consumer advice)
• Genuine career progression within a highly respected team

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com