Serious Injury Solicitor - Southampton

Southampton | Permanent | Top 100 Law Firm | £40,000 to £65,000 dependent on experience

Serious injury work at this level rarely comes up on the South Coast. When it does, it is usually worth a conversation.

A Top 100 firm with a national reputation for catastrophic injury and medical negligence work is recruiting into its Southampton team. The cases are complex, high value and genuinely rewarding: you will be supporting clients and families through some of the most difficult periods of their lives, with the resources of a large specialist team behind you.

The Role

• Claimant serious injury matters, including brain and spinal injuries and other life-changing cases

• Working within a team recognised in the legal directories for this work

• Complex, high value litigation with real depth rather than volume caseloads

• Full support and resources of a large specialist team

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with claimant personal injury experience

• Exposure to serious or catastrophic injury cases is ideal, though not essential

• Empathy and communication matter as much as technical ability in this work, and the firm places real weight on both

Why Consider It

• Nationally significant work from a South Coast base

• A clear route to progression within a growing team

• Hybrid working available

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All conversations are strictly confidential. To discuss this role, or the personal injury market across Hampshire, contact Ben Holtom at RecQuest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a serious injury solicitor do?

A serious injury solicitor represents individuals who have suffered catastrophic or life-changing injuries, such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, or severe burns. The work involves managing complex, high-value claims against insurers and defendants, coordinating with medical experts, rehabilitation providers and barristers, and securing compensation that reflects the long-term impact on the client's life.

What salary can a serious injury solicitor expect in Southampton?

Salaries for serious injury solicitors in Southampton and the wider Hampshire area typically range from £40,000 to £65,000 depending on experience and case complexity. Senior lawyers handling catastrophic cases can command higher figures, particularly at firms with national reputations in this area.

Do I need catastrophic injury experience specifically?

Exposure to serious or catastrophic cases is ideal but not essential. The firm is looking for claimant personal injury experience with the capacity and interest to develop into higher-value, more complex work. A background in general claimant PI with progression ambitions is a strong fit.

Is this role open to Chartered Legal Executives?

Yes. The firm welcomes qualified solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives with equivalent claimant personal injury experience.

What is the working pattern?

Hybrid working is available. The firm's Southampton office is the primary base, with flexibility around remote working discussed as part of the recruitment process.