Overview
Job title: Personal Injury Solicitor 12 month FTC
Location: Southampton
Salary: £56,000+
PQE Level: 4+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time
An established and highly respected regional law firm is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its Serious Injury team on a fixed-term basis. This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative, specialist department that handles complex and high-value personal injury claims.
The successful candidate will contribute to a team known for securing substantial settlements and delivering holistic support to clients affected by life-altering injuries. The caseload typically includes:
- Adult and child brain injury
- Complex orthopaedic trauma, including amputation
- Fatal incidents and inquest representation
Work is managed within small, partner-led teams, ensuring shared expertise and continuous development. This structure allows for exposure to high-quality matters and fosters a supportive, learning-focused environment.
The ideal candidate would be:
- Qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of four years’ experience in personal injury litigation
- Experienced in catastrophic injury work or complex claims
- Empathetic, resilient, and confident in supporting vulnerable clients and their families
- Comfortable working collaboratively across multiple cases and contributing to team success
- Proactive, communicative, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients
For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.
(e) liamandrews@chadwicknott.co.uk
(m) 07921 895 776
(t) 0117 917 1864
(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £56000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
