Solicitor – Litigation (Defendant Personal Injury) (ORJ921956384) Cardiff, Wales

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP55000 per annum

Solicitor – Litigation (Defendant Personal Injury) – 2–5 years PQE – Cardiff

Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000
PQE: 2–5 years

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a respected regional law firm, currently seeking a Solicitor to join their Litigation – Defendant Personal Injury team based in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and high-quality caseload for a diverse client base, within a supportive and award-winning team.

The Role
You will assist partners and senior fee earners in delivering legal advice and representation across a broad range of defendant personal injury matters, including:

  • Defending public liability claims
  • Defending personal injury claims
  • Defending employer liability claims
  • Conducting litigation in the County Court and High Court
  • Investigating claims and attending site visits
  • Advising on liability, quantum and evidence
  • Drafting statements of case, disclosure lists, witness statements, and instructions to counsel and experts
  • Undertaking quantum assessments and drafting counter schedules of loss
  • Engaging in settlement negotiations and attending hearings
  • Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders
  • Advising on fixed recoverable costs and assessed costs
  • Supporting senior fee earners on high-value, multi-track and complex litigation
  • Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Participating in business development activities


Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or FCILEX with 2–5 years PQE in defendant personal injury litigation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

  • Solid understanding of Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
  • Experience managing complex caseloads and working under pressure
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical and case management abilities
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Professional presentation and IT proficiency


Working Arrangements

  • This role is based in the firm’s Cardiff office. The firm offers a collaborative working environment and supports career development through structured training and mentoring.


Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days with service)
  • A day off on your birthday
  • Life Assurance (3x salary)
  • Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions, annual leave purchase
  • Staff legal services discounts
  • Parking
  • In-house and external training
  • Dedicated Wellbeing team
  • Regular events


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