New Job Opening: Solicitor Major Trauma Services in Richmond, UK

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: [email protected]

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.