Personal Injury Solicitor (9-month FTC)

Personal Injury Solicitor (9-month FTC) 1-3 PQE, Cardiff, c. £40,000, 3 days office-based and 2 remote, to start as soon as possible, claimant caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking for a temporary role, providing the chance to take on a varied personal injury caseload with a high level of autonomy. This firm values people-focused culture and team-oriented environment, supported by various employee-focused benefits. JOB REF: 2488

• Managing a claimant multi-track personal injury caseload with full conduct, from the pre-action stage through to settlement or trial, ensuring compliance with the CPR and relevant Pre-Action Protocols and working with a high level of autonomy.
• Taking detailed initial instructions and providing advice on liability, causation and quantum, formulating case strategy, monitoring key deadlines and proactively managing procedural, evidential, limitation and costs risks.
• Drafting, reviewing and finalising core litigation documents, including statements of case, schedules of loss, witness statements, applications, directions and detailed briefs to counsel and expert witnesses.
• Instructing and working closely with medical and non-medical experts, managing disclosure, preparing trial-ready (including electronic) bundles, and attending CMCs, PTRs and interlocutory hearings, with the opportunity to undertake routine advocacy where appropriate.
• Driving cases towards resolution through negotiation, Part 36 offers and alternative dispute resolution, as well as securing interim payments and coordinating rehabilitation in line with recognised industry guidance.
• Working within a hybrid model, with 3 days based in the office and 2 days working remotely.
• The role offers an attractive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a birthday day off, hybrid working, staff discounts, pension provision and a range of additional benefits.

• To apply contact Tatiana Sivakova at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email tatiana.sivakova@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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