Job Description

Associate – Serious Injury

Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + Bonus

Location: Southampton

High-Value Catastrophic Injury Work

Are you a personal injury lawyer looking to work on genuinely life-changing cases within a highly regarded, specialist team? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading Serious Injury practice handling complex, high-value claims while benefiting from a collaborative team structure and strong long-term career progression.

Our client is recognised for securing multi-million-pound settlements and delivering a truly holistic service to clients. You will be part of a supportive, people-first environment where you can develop your expertise in catastrophic injury work while making a meaningful difference to clients’ lives.

The Role: Complex, High-Value Serious Injury Work

As an Associate, you will work as part of a close-knit team on a range of complex and sensitive matters, gaining exposure to high-quality work from the outset.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting on and managing cases involving:
  • Brain injuries (adult and child)
  • Complex orthopaedic injuries, including amputations
  • Fatal accident claims and inquests
• Supporting senior lawyers on multi-million-pound claims
• Liaising with clients, medical experts, and other stakeholders
• Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and correspondence
• Contributing to case strategy and settlement discussions
• Providing empathetic, client-focused support to individuals and families
• Collaborating within a team-based case handling structure

Team & Working Environment

You will work within a partner-led team model, ensuring exposure to multiple experienced lawyers on each case. This approach offers:

• Access to high-quality work regardless of level
• Ongoing mentorship and support
• A collaborative environment focused on shared expertise and outcomes

The team is known for its holistic, client-first approach, supporting not only legal outcomes but also clients’ long-term care and wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (England & Wales)
• Minimum 4 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in personal injury
• Experience working within a personal injury or serious injury team
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and case management
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based structure

Desirable:

• Experience handling or assisting on catastrophic injury claims
• Exposure to multi-track or high-value litigation
• Familiarity with medical evidence and expert reports

Personal attributes:

• Empathetic and professional approach when dealing with vulnerable clients
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset

Career Progression

• Clear pathway from Associate to Senior Associate and beyond
• Opportunity to specialise further in catastrophic injury work
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development
• Early exposure to complex, high-value cases

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 – £75,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Generous annual leave
• Access to wellbeing and support programmes
• Supportive culture promoting work-life balance

Location & Working Arrangements

• Southampton office
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Full-time position, with openness to alternative working patterns

Next Steps

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Alternatively, apply now for further details and a confidential conversation.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.