Elysian Legal
Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Solicitor
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Job Title: Solicitor – Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
Location: Birmingham (City Centre)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
PQE Level: 0–3 years (or CILEX qualified)
The Opportunity
Our client, a specialist national law firm with a clear social purpose, is seeking a motivated Solicitor to join its highly regarded Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team. This role offers the chance to manage a varied caseload while supporting complex, high-value litigation, all within a busy, fast-paced environment focused on achieving justice and positive impact for individuals.
About the Firm
This is not a traditional law firm; it is a purpose-driven organisation with a mission to improve lives, communities, and society. With over 300 staff and 44 partners, the firm is a leading advisor to sectors such as social housing, local government, health and social care, and charities, as well as supporting individuals in a personal capacity.
The firm’s commitment to social purpose is embedded in everything it does. It is proud to be the first law firm in the Midlands to achieve B Corp certification, reflecting its high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This framework drives continuous improvement across sustainability, equity, and accountability, with a firm commitment to becoming Net Carbon Zero by 2030.
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Expertise is widely recognised, with the firm holding top-tier Band 1 rankings from Chambers and Partners for its Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, and Social Housing work in the Midlands. In the last year alone, the PI and Clinical Negligence team recovered over £32 million in compensation for individuals, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to achieving justice for clients.
About the Role
The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload encompassing Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, and CAPA (Child Abuse and Personal Injury) claims, while also supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to develop their expertise across multiple specialisms in a supportive, high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a mixed caseload of PI, Clinical Negligence, and CAPA files from inception to conclusion.
- Support senior solicitors on complex and high-value claims.
- Manage client relationships, provide high-quality legal advice, and handle court work.
- Contribute to business development activities within the team.
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Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX lawyer with 0–3 years PQE and relevant experience in one or more of the practice areas. They will be:
- Willing to develop their skills across all three specialisms (PI, Clinical Negligence, and CAPA).
- A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.
- A positive, proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative team environment.
- Motivated by the firm’s social purpose and commitment to making a difference.
What the Firm Offers
- Hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance.
- 25 days holiday plus 2 gift days at Christmas.
- The opportunity to give back with 3 paid days for social purpose volunteering.
- A newly refurbished city-centre office with an on-site café and free gym access.
- All IT equipment and support for effective home working.
- An excellent development training programme and opportunities to grow sector expertise.
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