Serious Injury Lawyer - Bristol - 2-6 Years' Experience

Serious Injury Lawyer - Bristol - 2-6 Years' Experience
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid - 2 days office based)
Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 (plus benefits and bonus scheme)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Serious Injury Lawyer with 2-6 years' experience to join its expanding team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the most high profile and life changing cases in the UK, within a supportive, collaborative and well resourced environment.

The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a caseload of intermediate and multi track matters, with opportunities to assist on catastrophic injury cases. Work will include:

• Serious orthopaedic, brain, spinal and amputee injuries
• Fatal accident claims
• Early intervention and rehabilitation focused work
• Regular client contact, including face to face meetings and Court visits
• Liaising with medical experts, counsel and other professionals
• Progressing cases proactively and meeting litigation deadlines
• Valuing quantum and negotiating effective settlements
• Using the firm's in house case management system
• Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory developments

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a lawyer with:

• 2-6 years' experience in Personal Injury / Serious Injury
• Experience handling higher value or complex cases
• Strong client care skills and a compassionate approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive, organised and motivated mindset
• Confidence managing matters independently
• Strong litigation experience and ability to meet Court deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and Court attendances

Additional experience within catastrophic injury work will be viewed favourably.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular employee events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Death in service*
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Referral schemes (claims and recruitment)
• City centre office location
• Paid birthday day off
• Season ticket travel loans*
• One paid charitable day per year
• Bonus scheme

(*Subject to qualifying periods)

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*