Solicitor/CILEX or Equivalent - Partner (Serious Injury - Grade A)

About the role

Location: Northwest with hybrid working available – flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. Fletchers Group offers a modern office environment and believes in balancing remote work with in-person collaboration and socialising.

This is a senior opportunity to lead a team of 6–7 people on complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims exceeding £1 million. The role demands a strong background in child brain injury, spinal injury, and amputation cases. You will manage a diverse caseload covering road traffic accidents, employers’ liability, public liability, and occupiers’ liability, progressing claims from inception to conclusion in line with company policies and legal requirements. You will provide guidance and support to your team, ensure timely and commercial case progression against KPI targets, and maintain a commitment to early rehabilitation and long-term client support.

Benefits

• 35‑hour working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday per year including bank holidays and Christmas closure, with option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year until long‑service awards grant 3 additional days after 5th, 7th, and 9th full years of employment
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy covering dental, optical, and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6–7 people
• Handle child brain injury, spinal injury, and amputation cases with a strong background in each
• Ensure cases progress in a timely, commercial manner in line with KPI targets and estimated settlement dates
• Manage all aspects of pre‑ and post‑issue procedures, pursuing cases to conclusion
• Assess liability early, make decisions on prospects, and keep write‑offs to a minimum
• Draft court documents including pleadings, applications, witness statements, and court directions
• Research points of law and take responsibility for researching topics before undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy
• Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third‑party solicitors, and insurers – willingness to travel for in‑person attendance when appropriate
• Attend Court, Joint Settlement Meetings, Case Management Conferences, and Conferences with or without Counsel when necessary and in person when appropriate; overnight stays may be required
• Maintain accurate time recording
• Keep cases in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements
• Complete all outstanding actions from the task list in a timely fashion
• Delegate tasks appropriately to Assistants
• Assist in the supervision and development of Assistants and Paralegals across the team
• Engage in brand development and marketing
• Mentor new team members when required
• Maintain an excellent level of client care

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX, or FCILEX
• Proven track record of successfully dealing with serious injury work, including traumatic brain injury, complex orthopaedic injury, and amputation cases
• Proven KPIs in fees recovery, time recording, and client care
• Experience with a diverse range of liability scenarios including EL/PL, RTAs, and multiple defendants
• Excellent people and client care skills; a sensitive and professional approach
• Experienced in litigation at both County Court and High Court level
• Sound knowledge of the CPR, litigation process, and cost budgeting process
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated and proactive
• Commercial approach to litigation and case progression
• Willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
• Flexible in working hours and able to travel
• Ability to work in a team and mentor other team members
• Good IT skills, especially Microsoft Office packages; previous experience of Proclaim is preferable but not essential
• Able to liaise and work well with other integral teams across the business
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• Willingness to put forward ideas and engage in brand development, networking events, and marketing

Desirable qualifications

• Experience of the Proclaim case management system
• Driving licence

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, the firm has evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. The workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. Fletchers offers some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry, valuing connection and collaboration through regular team events and development opportunities — from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership. The firm invests significantly in development, with a large proportion of colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time. The base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance, and the benefits package grows with you. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, committed to providing a culture where everyone can thrive, and is proud of its work on the Disability Confident scheme and other diversity standards.