Senior Solicitor / Associate
Due to continued growth and the acquisition of more complex, serious injury cases, a rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced personal injury solicitor to join our team.
We are proud to be part of the Minster Law Group, a national, award-winning firm with an enviable performance and growth reputation. Minster Law is a leading personal injury law firm that exists to create outcomes that matter for clients, partners, and the local community. Since 2006, Minster has supported thousands of people who have been injured in road traffic accidents, biking accidents, or accidents at work. We’re privileged to work alongside them advising clients on one of the toughest points in their lives providing the resolution and rehabilitation they deserve.
What you’ll be working on
You will handle your own portfolio of pursuer injury claims both pre-litigation and litigated, including basic injury and complex, serious injury claims. You will have a strong focus to generate fee income and contribute to the general success of the team.
Day-to-day
- Delivering excellent client care to our clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event.
- Instructions and meetings with clients and expert witnesses.
- Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum.
- Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and all court documents.
- Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation.
- Optimising your client’s settlement.
- Ability to work within a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service and managing their expectations.
- Raising awareness of the department and developing your profile by regularly reporting cases, preparing articles and testimonials and commentary on relevant, current issues.
- Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing updates and feedback to management.
- Supervision, mentoring, endorsing court documents and assisting in the development of junior members of the team as appropriate.
- Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment.
- To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.
You should apply if
- You have at 5 years or more PQE in Personal Injury
- Proven track record of dealing with injury claims as well as complex, high value loss
- Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients
- Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling
- Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care.
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
What’s in it for you
- Salary dependent on experience
- Hybrid working model
- 25 days holiday (increases in line with service)
- Our benefits package that engenders our culture of flexibility, recognition, and well-being to help you be the best you can be:❤️ Health & Family
☂️ Insurance for assurance
⭐ Recognition
⛱️ Time for you
👥 Support
🌿 Your Growth - See our full list of benefits here.
Further Information
For more information and how to apply, please email with your CV to careers@minsterlaw.co.uk
Equal opportunities
Minster Law is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity, or disability status. You can read our commitment to equality and diversity here.
Your Benefits
What matters to you, matter to us - which is why we've created a benefits package that engenders our culture of flexibility, recognition, and well-being to help you be the best you can be.
What it’s like to work here
- A Workplace Designed for Tomorrow: Experience a forward-thinking environment where new technologies are embraced and innovation is part of the everyday.
- Flexibility to flourish: We offer hybrid working – allowing productivity, creativity, and engagement to flourish
- Collaboration at the Core: We believe that great things happen when we work together. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our operations, fostering a supportive environment where ideas are shared freely and teams thrive.
- A Place Where You Belong: We celebrate individuality and are deeply proud of our inclusive environment. Here, you're encouraged to be your authentic self, contributing your unique talents and perspectives to our shared success.
What it’s like to work here
- A Workplace Designed for Tomorrow: Experience a forward-thinking environment where new technologies are embraced and innovation is part of the everyday.
- Flexibility to flourish: We offer hybrid working – allowing productivity, creativity, and engagement to flourish
- Collaboration at the Core: We believe that great things happen when we work together. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our operations, fostering a supportive environment where ideas are shared freely and teams thrive.
- A Place Where You Belong: We celebrate individuality and are deeply proud of our inclusive environment. Here, you're encouraged to be your authentic self, contributing your unique talents and perspectives to our shared success.