- Location
- Bolton
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Assistant Solicitor - Personal Injury
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bolton
Reporting To: Lead Lawyer
Description
Bolton / Manchester - (Hybrid Working | Office Attendance will be required on occasion to our London office)
Are you a qualified solicitor looking to take the next step in your personal injury career? We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Lawyer to join our London team but able to work North-West based, working alongside an experienced Lead Lawyer on a high-profile client account.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE to gain exposure to a varied caseload of Employer's Liability and Public Liability (EL/PL) claims, ranging from lower-value matters through to complex, high-value cases worth millions of pounds.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working closely with the Lead and wider specialist team, you will play a key role in managing and progressing a diverse portfolio of personal injury claims while delivering exceptional service to a valued client.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with and managing EL/PL personal injury claims.
- Handling cases spanning a broad range of values, from straightforward matters to million-pound disputes.
- Supporting the strategic management of a major client account.
- Investigating liability, quantum, and coverage-related issues.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes for clients.
About You:
We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors who can demonstrate:
- 2-4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Experience handling defendant personal injury claims.
- Strong knowledge of EL/PL litigation.
- An understanding of coverage disputes, or a willingness to further develop knowledge in this area.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and case management skills.
- A proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work alongside a Senior Associate and the wider team on a significant client account.
- Exposure to a broad and interesting range of personal injury matters, including high-value and complex claims.
- Hybrid working environment with regular office attendance to support collaboration, learning, and team development.
- Supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
- High-quality work with a respected client base.
If you're looking for the next challenge in your personal injury career and want to be part of a collaborative team handling high-quality defendant work, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
- Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
- Simply Health Care Cash Plan
- WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
- Death in Service
- Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
- Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Tech Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loan*
- Gym Flex*
- Access to Online Discount Sites
- Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
- Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
- Discounts at local retail outlets
*after successfully completing probation