Personal Injury Solicitor/CILEX (Intermediate Track)
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000.0 to £45,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £45,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 3AE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4774688_1772116378 |
Summary
Your new company
A leading national legal services provider is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to manage a varied caseload of litigated and non‑litigated personal injury files valued up to £100,000. You will take full ownership of each claim from instruction through to settlement or litigation, ensuring excellent client care, proactive case progression and strong technical decision‑making. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, well‑established organisation known for delivering high‑quality legal and insurance services. You'll benefit from a supportive, collaborative environment with significant opportunities for development.
Your new role
As a Personal Injury Solicitor/CILEX, your responsibilities will include:
- Manage a caseload of litigated and non‑litigated PI claims up to £100,000, ensuring files are progressed efficiently, proactively and profitably.
- Deliver exceptional client service, maintaining regular communication and providing clear, concise advice.
- Handle a wide range of RTA Portal and Fixed Fee cases, including MIB (uninsured and untraced) matters.
- Obtain medical and non‑medical evidence in line with track requirements and recoverability.
- Issue proceedings via the Court Portal and attend conferences, hearings and CMCs where required.
- Advise clients on litigation risk, costs exposure and issues relating to fundamental dishonesty.
- Maintain compliance with the CPR, professional conduct rules and internal policies.
- Build effective working relationships with defendant solicitors, insurers and external stakeholders.
- Negotiate liability and quantum where possible.
- Support junior team members through mentoring where appropriate.
- May be appointed as an authorised person when required.
What you'll need to
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer (or working towards qualification/litigation rights).
- Proven experience managing your own PI caseload (litigated & non‑litigated), including RTA Portal and Intermediate Track matters.
- EL/PL or OL experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Experience working to fee or settlement targets.
- Strong knowledge of the CPR, relevant case law and PI legislation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on client care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with external agencies, including medical experts, investigators and counsel.
- Strong IT proficiency,
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary of up to £45,000
- Hybrid working of 3 days WFH per week
- Clear progression opportunities
- Opportunity to get involved in a wide mix of claimant personal injury work valued up to £100,000
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
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