NQ- 3PQE Solicitor - Serious Injury- Newcastle at Irwin Mitchell

The role

Irwin Mitchell is seeking an NQ-3PQE Solicitor to join their Serious Injury team in Newcastle. This role focuses on supporting clients with life-changing injuries and involves working closely with senior lawyers and medical experts.

What you'll do

Manage your own caseload of serious injury matters, with appropriate supervision and support
Assist senior lawyers on complex, high-value claims involving catastrophic injuries and fatal accident cases
Build trusted relationships with clients and provide clear, practical and compassionate legal advice throughout their claim
Work collaboratively with colleagues and a range of external professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients
Maintain high standards of file management, risk management and client service
Support marketing and business development activities where appropriate, helping to raise the profile of the team and the wider Serious Injury practice
Take a proactive approach to learning and development, building your technical expertise and knowledge of serious injury work

What we're looking for

Qualified Solicitor, ideally with up to 3 years' post-qualification experience (NQ's considered)

Genuine passion for working with those who have sustained serious injuries

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with vulnerable clients

A compassionate and client-focused approach, with a genuine commitment to helping people rebuild their lives following serious injury

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a busy team environment

Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to learn from experienced colleagues

A collaborative approach and a desire to contribute positively to a high-performing team

Commercial awareness and an interest in understanding the wider legal and rehabilitation landscape

Benefits

25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave

Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues

Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access

Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future

Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you

Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work

Hiring contacts

recruitment@irwinmitchell.com

NQ- 3PQE Solicitor - Serious Injury- Newcastle