Capio Recruitment Legal
Manchester, Lancashire
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Serious Injury Assistant Solicitor Manchester - Hybrid Working (3/2 Split) Starting Salary: £35,000+ We are seeking an experienced and driven Serious Injury Assistant Solicitor to join our specialist claimant team. The firm are an award-winning practice that has been recognised as one of the UK's Best 250 Law Firms for multiple years. The Role This is a fee-earning position within our Serious Injury department. You will manage your own caseload of complex, high-value claimant personal injury matters, including cases involving: Catastrophic injury Brain and spinal injury Amputation and orthopaedic trauma Fatal accident claims You will be responsible for progressing files from instruction through to settlement or trial, including liability investigations, quantum assessment, expert evidence, rehabilitation coordination, and where appropriate, litigation. Candidate Requirements Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors and experienced fee earners who can demonstrate sufficient serious injury experience. Qualification is not essential; however, the successful candidate must: Have proven experience handling their own serious injury caseload Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of personal injury litigation Be confident in managing high-value and complex claims Possess excellent client care and communication skills Show sound commercial awareness and case management ability Be able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment Experience with multi-track litigation and complex medical evidence is essential. What We Offer Hybrid working Ongoing professional development Holiday purchase scheme Health Cash Plan The opportunity to work within a nationally recognised serious injury team Exposure to high-profile and complex cases