PI Solicitor

Claimant Personal Injury Solicitor
Location: Leeds (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent (part-time considered)
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience and qualifications

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Claimant Personal Injury Solicitor to join a highly respected and long-established law firm in Leeds City Centre.

With a strong reputation for representing individuals, unions, and professional associations nationwide, this is a fantastic chance to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

We are seeking a confident and motivated solicitor who is comfortable managing their own caseload and who thrives in a collaborative team setting.

Flexible and agile working arrangements are available, with a genuine focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The Role
As part of the firm’s Personal Injury team, you will:

- Manage and proactively progress your own caseload of EL/PL, RTA, and Occupational Stress claims from inception through to settlement.
- Draft legal documents, including submissions to the MOJ Portal, witness statements, schedules of loss, and correspondence.
- Liaise with clients, medical experts, and third parties to ensure cases are progressed efficiently.
- Provide high-quality legal advice in line with internal policies and procedures.
- Work towards individual and departmental targets while delivering an exceptional client service.

About You

- 3–7 years PQE as a Solicitor.
- Strong experience managing a caseload independently, with solid litigation experience (EL/PL desirable).
- Excellent knowledge of the MOJ Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure.
- A highly professional manner with a commitment to client care.

Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive:

- Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of basic salary.
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with additional days after 5 and 10 years’ service, plus the option to buy more.
- Enhanced Family Leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life Assurance.
- Annual travel card loan.
- Regular funded staff social events.
- Flexible, hybrid working environment with a positive focus on work-life balance.

T o apply please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.