Job Description

Solicitor – Major Trauma Services

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Bonus

Location: Richmond

 

Unique Specialist Team & Career Development

Are you a Personal Injury Solicitor looking to do more meaningful work while accelerating your career within a truly specialist team? This is a rare opportunity to join a pioneering Major Trauma Services team, working at the forefront of serious injury law and delivering life-changing outcomes for clients from the earliest stages of their recovery.

Our client has developed a unique, holistic approach working closely with major trauma centres to ensure clients receive immediate support, rehabilitation, and expert legal guidance. You will be part of a highly respected, collaborative team that is genuinely focused on improving lives.

 

 

The Role: High-Impact, Client-Focused Work

As a Solicitor within the Major Trauma Services team, you will play a key role in supporting clients and their families through some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing your own caseload of personal injury and trauma-related claims
• Supporting Partners and Senior Associates on complex, high-value cases
• Building strong, empathetic relationships with clients and their families
• Advising on rehabilitation, liability, and compensation strategies
• Liaising with medical professionals, trauma centres, and external experts
• Delivering a highly attentive and client-focused service
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members

 

Team & Working Environment

You will join a market-leading, specialist Major Trauma team that works closely with healthcare providers to deliver early-stage legal and rehabilitation support.

What sets this team apart:

• A holistic, client-first approach focused on long-term outcomes
• Strong collaboration with major trauma centres and medical experts
• A supportive, team-based structure with hands-on mentorship
• Commitment to organic growth and professional development

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx (England & Wales)
• 2–4 years’ PQE in Personal Injury (flexibility for strong candidates with relevant experience)
• Experience managing a personal injury caseload
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and client care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work proactively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Exposure to serious injury or catastrophic injury claims
• Experience working with vulnerable clients and complex cases

Personal attributes:

• Empathetic, resilient, and client-focused approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for making a real difference

 

Career Progression

• Clear pathway from Solicitor to Associate and beyond
• Opportunity to specialise in major trauma and serious injury work
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and development support
• Early exposure to complex, high-value matters

 

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £65,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to wellbeing and support programmes
• Supportive culture promoting long-term work-life balance

 

Location & Working Arrangements

• Richmond area
• Hybrid working model (office/home split)
• Full-time role, with flexibility for 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 to receive further details and arrange 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.