Serious Injury Principal Lawyer (Personal Injury)

TL;DR

Serious Injury Principal Lawyer (Personal Injury): Leading and developing the Nottingham team and supervising serious injury casework with an accent on team management, case strategy, and client care. Focus on managing high-value complex cases and driving operational and financial performance.

Location: Hybrid in Nottingham, UK

Salary: £67,437 per year

Company

A leading social justice law firm fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated since 1921.

What you will do

• Supervise and support team members in case progression and provide strategic input.
• Manage a personal caseload of serious injury cases from initial interview to settlement.
• Drive operational and financial success of the team and Branch through effective monitoring.
• Provide specialized legal advice to Trade Unions, their members, and private clients.
• Lead business development and case intake initiatives both regionally and nationally.
• Ensure the team stays updated on legal developments to deliver legal excellence.

Requirements

• Qualified Lawyer with significant post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Proven track record of managing complex Serious Injury cases pre and post issue.
• Extensive experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing a legal team.
• Experience progressing cases to Trial, ADR, and making interlocutory applications.
• Accreditation with the Law Society, AVMA, or other relevant professional memberships.
• Must be based in Nottingham for a hybrid work arrangement.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in using case management systems and strong general IT skills.

Culture & Benefits

• £5,500 annual car allowance in addition to base salary.
• Permanent health insurance and Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash).
• 23 days annual leave plus 5 additional days over the Christmas period.
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• Financial assistance for professional development and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidized sports and social club.

Hiring process

• Application review.
• Phone screen.
• Interview.