Personal Injury Associate / Team Leader
Location: Manchester (Hybrid 2 days per week in office, including two Wednesdays per month for team meeting and file clinic)
Salary: £45,000£50,000 DOE + excellent benefits
Are you an experienced personal injury solicitor whos passionate about both quality legal work and developing others? This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, people-first firm in Manchester, known for delivering exceptional client service and fostering a genuinely collaborative culture.
The Opportunity
This role offers the best of both worlds: a quality caseload spanning Employers Liability, Public Liability, Occupiers Liability, and RTA matters, together with a leadership role supporting and mentoring colleagues as the team expands. Youll handle work across Portal, Intermediate Track, and Multi-Track levels, while playing a key part in shaping processes and contributing to a positive, supportive team culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a quality caseload of approximately 110130 EL/PL/OL/RTA files
- Provide guidance, supervision, and training to a small but growing team
- Contribute to process improvement and support the integration of new team members
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service
- Attend monthly in-person team meetings and work two days per week in the Manchester office
What theyre Looking For
- Qualified solicitor with 612 years PQE
- Strong technical experience in Multi-Track and Intermediate Track personal injury claims
- Confident managing a mixed caseload of EL/PL, OL, and RTA files
- A natural and approachable leader who enjoys mentoring others and working collaboratively
- Someone commercially aware, values-driven, and eager to progress within a growing firm
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary £45,000£50,000 depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Reduced personal caseload to allow focus on leadership and team development
- Car parking space provided
- Flexible hybrid working and wellbeing support
- Access to an on-site gym
- Clear pathways into senior leadership roles
- Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities
- Recognition and rewards for both individual and team achievements
Why Join?
If youre looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact as both a lawyer and a leader all within a modern, supportive firm that puts its people first this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Please send an updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357....Read more...
My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are now looking to expand further into their Manchester office and are looking for legal advisors to manage a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process.
To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firms Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
- To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
- To deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision.
- To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation.
- To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
- Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks.
- To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firms integrity.
- To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.
- To attend, where appropriate, court hearings to make representations in respect of the claim before the judiciary. Where necessary, and in accordance with the firms internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum and liability.
- Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment.
- To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.
Experience and Knowledge
- Substantial experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.
- Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time.
- A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday per annum
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
- Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support
- Training and development opportunities
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
- Dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.....Read more...
Assist in the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of various industrial pumps under supervision
Clean, prepare, and organise tools, equipment, and work areas to support maintenance and repair activities
Shadow experienced pump fitters to learn diagnostic techniques and correct installation procedures
Day release for college
Training:
Weekly day realease to attend Trafford Engineering College, Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0XH
Training Outcome:
After completing the Engineering Pump Fitter Apprenticeship, you can expect several career progression routes, including: Qualified Pump Fitter/Technician – Work independently on pump maintenance, repair, and installation tasks.
Site Service Engineer – Specialize in on-site diagnostics, repairs, and client support.
Technical Sales Engineer – Use your engineering knowledge to support sales and customer solutions.
Employer Description:Pump Supply and Repair Group is a leading UK specialist in industrial pump solutions, with decades of experience in pump supply, maintenance, repair, and overhaul. We serve a wide range of industries including water, energy, manufacturing, and chemical sectors.
Our workshop facilities are equipped with advanced machinery and technology, enabling us to handle everything from small repairs to full-scale pump refurbishments.
We are committed to developing the next generation of engineers through hands-on training, mentoring, and long-term career opportunities. Our team values quality, safety, and customer satisfaction at the core of everything we do.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 08.00 to 16.30.
Friday, 08.00 to 15.30 (One day day release to college).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Physical fitness....Read more...
The position will offer the suitable candidate the opportunity to work in one of several departments within the group, together with the opportunity to study for an apprenticeship qualification - International Freight Forwarder Specialist Level 3. This will be coupled with possible future career advances. This interesting role involves handling day to day shipments from origin to delivery, on behalf of our contracted customers.
Reporting directly to the Freight Forwarding Manager the duties will include:
Providing UK customers with quotations, and deciding the best / most cost-effective method of shipment
Working with overseas agents to arrange shipments
Tracking shipments
Managing & processing bookings, pricing, and associated admin tasks
Attending to customs entries and transit documentation (if required)
Liaising with Global Partners, sub-contractors, and other colleagues
Managing customer expectations via regular communication and updates on the status of their shipments
Training:On the job training delivered by the employer.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training.
Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop.
Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities.Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps.Training Outcome:For the right person that successfully completes their probationary period, we would be looking for them to become a full-time permanent member of the team.Employer Description:Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 18 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £250 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 employees.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm (w/ 1-hour lunch).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...