Assistant Fee Earner – Serious Injury

Minster Law

. Assist with a portfolio of claimant serious injury claims for Minster Law clients .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,000 - £44,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing serious injury claims, including strong communication and negotiation skills, while maintaining high standards of client care and attention to detail. Proficient in liaising with multi-disciplinary experts and utilizing case management systems effectively.

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Serious Injury Claims ManagementClient Care ExcellenceMulti-Disciplinary Expert LiaisonCase Management System CompetenceLegal Document Drafting

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Hard Skills

Serious Injury ClaimsLegal Document DraftingCase Management SystemsEvidence AnalysisQuantum AssessmentExcelWord

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsAttention to DetailOrganisational SkillsTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified SolicitorFellow of CILEx

Industry Keywords

RTA CasesClient MeetingsInterim PaymentsRehabilitationPersonal Injury

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with a portfolio of claimant serious injury claims for Minster Law clients
Handle predominantly RTA-based cases involving complex technical issues and quantum, valued between £200,000 and £1,000,000
Maintain full working knowledge of cases handled by the lead fee earner
Progress assigned case elements according to agreed action plans
Undertake chargeable work under the direction of the fee earner
Communicate regularly with clients and attend face-to-face meetings
Instruct and meet multidisciplinary experts, including medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, and counsel
Analyse evidence and research legal issues concerning liability, causation, and quantum
Draft statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss
Secure early interim payments, appropriate rehabilitation, and optimal client settlements
Act as a key contact for clients and other interested parties
Maintain and update the case management system
Liaise with Finance regarding disbursements and outstanding accounts
Produce core documents for client meetings, conferences, and settlement meetings
Support APIL, Headway, and SIA through networking, business development, case reporting, articles, and testimonials
Mentor and develop junior team members as appropriate
Work to a high standard in a target-oriented environment
Attend regular one-to-one performance meetings with the line manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced legal professional capable of justifying a Grade C charge-out rate, including Qualified Solicitors and Fellows of CILEx
Proven track record of assisting with or managing serious injury claims
Ability to liaise with multi-disciplinary experts
Commitment to excellent client care
Excellent communication, negotiation, and objection-handling skills
Ability to achieve objectives in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment while maintaining high work quality and client care
Competence with case management systems
Good knowledge of Excel and Word
Strong attention to detail, organisational, and time management skills
Positive, self-motivated, and able to use own initiative
Team player able to mentor junior staff where appropriate
Desire to develop professional profile in the personal injury field
Ability to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations
Willingness to travel for client meetings and conferences
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom (implied by UK-based role and employer context)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity for high-performing individuals to move into different departments across the business
Professional development and career development opportunities within personal injury
Equal opportunity and disability confident employer