Austen Lloyd Legal Recruitment
Personal Injury NQ
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NQ Personal Injury Solicitor (Marine and Shipping)
Bristol | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a highly regarded litigation team with an established reputation for handling complex defendant insurance and personal injury matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious NQ looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will initially join the Personal Injury team, gaining exposure to a broad range of high-quality litigation while benefiting from structured training and mentoring. As your experience develops, there will be the opportunity to transition into the firm's specialist Marine & Shipping practice, working on complex and often international maritime claims.
The Role
You will work alongside experienced litigators on a varied caseload, including:
- Defendant personal injury claims.
- Employer's and public liability matters.
- Catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims.
- Complex insurance and liability disputes.
- Advising insurer and commercial clients.
- Building the knowledge and expertise required to progress into the specialist Marine & Shipping team.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys litigation and is looking to develop a long-term career within a niche and highly respected area of law.
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be a Newly Qualified Solicitor or due to qualify shortly.
- Have completed a seat in Personal Injury, Defendant Insurance, Clinical Negligence or another litigation discipline.
- Possess strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
- Have a genuine interest in developing specialist expertise within Marine & Shipping law over time.
- Be proactive, commercially minded and enjoy working collaboratively within a team.
No previous Marine & Shipping experience is required. Candidates with strong litigation skills and an interest in developing into this specialist area are encouraged to apply.
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- High-quality supervision and structured training.
- A clear pathway into a specialist Marine & Shipping practice.
- Exposure to complex, high-value and international litigation.
- Genuine long-term career progression.
- A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to establish a strong foundation in defendant personal injury litigation before progressing into one of the legal sector's most specialist and rewarding practice areas.
Interested?
If this opportunity is of interest, or you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Freya - freya@austenlloyd.co.uk.
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