Personal Injury Solicitor – Serious Injury Intermediate Track

Optimal Solicitors

Personal Injury Solicitor handling £25,000–£250,000 serious injury claimant cases at Optimal Solicitors. Managing EL, PL, RTA and selected clinical negligence litigation.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeEccles • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,000 - £55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing claimant personal injury cases, including intermediate-track and multi-track claims across EL, PL, and RTA. Proficient in drafting legal documents, negotiating with insurers, and providing excellent client care throughout the litigation process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Claimant Personal Injury Litigation ExperienceEL, PL, And RTA Claims KnowledgeCaseload Management From Instruction To SettlementExcellent Communication And Client-Care SkillsProclaim Experience

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsReviewing Medical EvidenceNegotiating With InsurersAssessing Liability, Causation, And QuantumManaging Clinical Negligence Matters

Soft Skills

Organised ApproachProactive Case ProgressionCollaborative Team Culture

Tools & Technologies

Proclaim

Industry Keywords

Intermediate-Track ClaimsMulti-Track ClaimsPersonal InjuryInterim PaymentsRehabilitation Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run an own claimant personal injury caseload from day one
Handle intermediate-track and mid-value multi-track claims across EL, PL and RTA
Manage selected clinical negligence matters where appropriate
Review medical and other expert evidence, assess prospects and advise on strategy
Draft pleadings, witness statements, Part 35 questions, schedules and counter-schedules
Instruct counsel and experts, and attend conferences where needed
Secure interim payments and support rehabilitation at the earliest opportunity
Negotiate with insurers and defendant solicitors to achieve strong outcomes
Keep clients updated clearly and sensitively throughout the claim
Contribute to a collaborative team culture and support junior colleagues where appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid claimant personal injury litigation experience, ideally across intermediate-track and/or multi-track matters
Strong working knowledge of EL, PL and RTA claims
Confidence dealing with liability, causation and quantum
Experience managing a caseload from instruction through to settlement or trial
Excellent communication and client-care skills
Commercial, organised and proactive approach to case progression
Experience using Proclaim is helpful
Clinical negligence experience is welcome but not essential
Right to work in the UK
Successful candidates subject to standard pre-employment checks, including references

Benefits

Comp & perks

Recognition bonuses
Hybrid working and flexitime
31 days’ holiday including bank holidays
Birthday off
Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ leave
TOIL
Length-of-service awards
Regular socials and team events
Clear progression and career development
Supportive team environment