Serious Injury Solicitor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Serious Injury Solicitor (NQ+) to join the Manchester office of a leading UK law firm within its highly regarded Serious Injury team. The Team The team acts for claimants and their families following life-changing injuries including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and amputations. They're well known for a client-first approach, with a strong focus on early rehabilitation and long-term support. The Role You'll work closely with Partners and Senior Fee Earners on a varied catastrophic injury caseload, providing day-to-day support on complex, high-value matters. Typical responsibilities include: - Drafting documents such as Schedules of Loss, Disclosure Lists, Witness Statements and Cost Budgets - Preparing instructions to experts and counsel - Attending court hearings (in person and remotely) - Acting as a key contact for clients, families and third-party professionals - Supporting on complex Multi-Track matters, with scope to run lower value cases depending on experience You'll receive strong supervision and support, making this a good step for someone looking to build a long-term career in catastrophic injury work. About You - Qualified Solicitor (NQ+) - Experience in claimant serious or catastrophic injury work (either assisting or handling files) - Good understanding of CPR and relevant protocols - Confident technically with strong organisational skills - Empathetic and comfortable working with vulnerable clients - Strong team player Client care is central to the team, so you'll need to be comfortable dealing with clients who may present with challenging circumstances in a sensitive and professional way. The Firm A well-established national firm with a strong reputation in personal injury and serious injury work. They have a collaborative culture, modern approach to working and a clear focus on doing the right thing for clients. Benefits include: - 25 days' holiday + bank holidays - Birthday day off - Hybrid working - Death in service - Pension scheme - EAP - Employee referral scheme - Retail/local discounts BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.