Personal Injury Solicitor

Personal Injury Solicitor / Legal Executive

(Practising Rights)

Location: Pontypool or Cardiff – South Wales (hybrid & flexible working available)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

An established South Wales based law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (with practising rights) to join its Personal Injury team.

This role is ideal for someone who wants a long-term regional position, working on a varied personal injury caseload while remaining closely connected to clients and colleagues across South Wales.


The Role

You’ll manage a mixed caseload of personal injury matters, acting for both individuals and organisations, with a particular emphasis on:

• Workplace accident claims
• Public liability matters
• Road traffic accident (RTA) claims
• Cases will be run from instruction through to settlement or hearing, with appropriate autonomy and team support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied personal injury caseload across workplace, PL, and RTA matters
• Provide clear, practical, and empathetic advice to clients
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including trade union representatives where applicable
• Maintain strong compliance and file management standards
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to team development
• Attend regional conferences, training, and networking events

About You


Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with practising rights
• Minimum 2 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in workplace accident claims
• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation, including PL and RTAs
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A collaborative approach and interest in building a regional practice

Desirable:

• Experience working with trade unions
• Membership of APIL
• What’s On Offer
• Hybrid working with a clear South Wales base
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, stable team environment
• Opportunities for progression within a regional firm
• High-quality work without the London commute!

Please contact lucy.cressy@pertemps.co.uk for a confidential discussion.