Job Description
Solicitor – Litigation (Defendant Personal Injury) – 2-5 years PQE – Cardiff
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Location: Cardiff
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Hours: Full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)
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Salary: £40,000 to £55,000
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PQE: 2-5 years
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Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a respected regional law firm, currently seeking a Solicitor to join their Litigation – Defendant Personal Injury team based in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and high-quality caseload for a diverse client base, within a supportive and award-winning team.
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You will assist partners and senior fee earners in delivering legal advice and representation across a broad range of defendant personal injury matters, including:
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- Defending public liability claims
- Defending personal injury claims
- Defending employer liability claims
- Conducting litigation in the County Court and High Court
- Investigating claims and attending site visits
- Advising on liability, quantum and evidence
- Drafting statements of case, disclosure lists, witness statements, and instructions to counsel and experts
- Undertaking quantum assessments and drafting counter schedules of loss
- Engaging in settlement negotiations and attending hearings
- Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders
- Advising on fixed recoverable costs and assessed costs
- Supporting senior fee earners on high-value, multi-track and complex litigation
- Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Participating in business development activities
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nCandidate Requirementsn
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- Solid understanding of Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
- Experience managing complex caseloads and working under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and case management abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commercial awareness and a client‑focused approach
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional presentation and IT proficiency
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nWorking Arrangementsn
This role is based in the firm’s Cardiff office. The firm offers a collaborative working environment and supports career development through structured training and mentoring.
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- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days with service)
- A day off on your birthday
- Life Assurance (3x salary)
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions, annual leave purchase
- Staff legal services discounts
- Parking
- In‑house and external training
- Dedicated Wellbeing team
- Regular events
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Chadwick Nott is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture and supporting our clients in doing the same. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or background. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note this is intended as a guideline only.
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