Thompsons Solicitors

Serious Injury - Lawyer

Thompsons Solicitors  •  Bristol, GB (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Serious Injury - Lawyer

Application Deadline: 10 April 2026

Department: Personal Injury

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bristol


Are you an experienced Lawyer ready to take the next step in serious injury litigation? Join our Serious Injury Team and play a pivotal role in representing clients with life-changing injuries.

The role...

As a Lawyer in our Serious Injury Team, you will manage a varied caseload of high-value personal injury claims, typically worth in excess of £1m. These include serious orthopaedic injuries, spinal and brain injuries, amputations, and complex polytrauma cases, often arising from road traffic collisions, accidents at work, or public liability incidents.

You will take ownership of your own files from instruction to resolution, leading on litigation strategy, liaising directly with clients, experts, and other stakeholders, and progressing cases toward settlement or trial. You will also provide guidance and support to junior lawyers, contributing to the overall development and strength of the team.

Who we are looking for…

We are seeking a qualified solicitor with experience in serious injury litigation and a proven track record of managing complex high value claims. Experience in catastrophic injury cases is highly desirable.

Alongside strong technical knowledge, you will have excellent negotiation and communication skills, the ability to manage a significant caseload, and a client-focused approach that ensures individuals receive the highest standard of service.

You’ll need:

  • Proven experience handling serious injury claims
  • Strong litigation and case management skills
  • The ability to work independently whilst supporting junior colleagues
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • A commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for clients

What we offer you…

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • £4,000 Car Allowance
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
  • Life assurance
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • 5 days additional leave over Christmas
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Subsidised sports and social club
  • Annual travel and parking loans
  • Financial assistance for professional development

Apply today and join a team committed to excellence in serious injury litigation, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by life-changing injuries.

Thompsons Solicitors

About Thompsons Solicitors

Thompsons Solicitors is the UK's most experienced personal injury and employment rights law firm, our commitment to social justice is at the heart of our practice.

The firm was established in 1921 by the civil rights lawyer Harry Thompson. We have stayed true to his vision of using the law to protect and advance the rights of working people, and we are proud to be part of the trade union movement.

We represent individuals and unions from 18 offices across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with an associated firm in Scotland.

We proudly pledge never to act for insurance companies or employers.

Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224

Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Great Russell Street, GB
Year Founded
1921
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