Assistant Fee Earner - Serious Injury (Grade B)

West Yorkshire – £41,000 - £51,000

Assistant Fee Earner - Serious Injury (Grade B)

Wakefield
 
£41,458 - £51,823 + benefits
 
Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? My client is looking for a talented Assistant Fee Earner (Grade B) to join their growing Serious Injury team.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value, complex personal injury cases (including RTA claims worth £150,000+) while developing your own caseload and gaining exposure to some of the most interesting and rewarding cases in the sector.
 
What you'll be doing:
  • Supporting a lead Fee Earner on catastrophic injury cases.
  • Managing your own smaller caseload.
  • Drafting key legal documents, statements, and schedules of loss.
  • Working closely with medical experts, case managers, counsel, and clients.
  • Securing interim payments, rehabilitation, and the best possible outcomes for clients.
  • Building strong client relationships with regular communication and face-to-face meetings.
  • Supporting business development through articles, networking, and industry events.
What we're looking for:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Fellow of CILEx, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in serious injury / high-value personal injury claims.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage competing deadlines.
  • Passionate about client care and achieving the best results.
What's on offer:
  • Salary: £41,458 - £51,823 DOE
  • 25 days annual leave (plus the ability to buy/sell)
  • Pension contributions
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • "Time for Me" days and wellbeing initiatives
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development
This is a chance to join a supportive, forward-thinking team where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career in catastrophic personal injury law while making a real difference for clients.

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Lois Caffrey

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0161 233 6360

lois@douglas-scott.co.uk

Lois Caffrey is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over five years. If Lois weren’t in recruitment, she would love to be an actress. Something people might not know about her is that she is obsessed with feng shui, and everywhere she goes, she tries to create it in people’s homes, often without their permission! For those looking to enter the legal recruitment field, Lois advises that you need thick skin to survive the challenges it brings.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Catastrophic Loss
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £41,000 - £51,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: West Yorkshire
  • Reference: 1277420

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