Personal Injury Lawyer
We are looking for a qualified lawyer (0-4 years’ PQE) to join the Personal Injury team in central Bristol. You will advise Claimants on personal injury claims under the supervision of the team’s Partner.
The team’s expertise includes accidents at work, public liability claims, and road accidents, with a specific focus on cycling claims, industrial disease claims, and beauty treatment claims.
We are top ranked in both Chambers and Partners UK and The Legal 500. Several team members have also been individually recognised by both legal directories for their expertise.
Our personal injury lawyers pride themselves on providing high standards of client care, with a dedication to supporting clients during what is often a stressful and emotional time. If this sounds like you, get in touch.

The role

• Manage and progress personal injury cases for Claimants, with the aim of concluding them efficiently and with the best possible outcome.
• Assist other lawyers with their cases as needed.
• Triage new claims and undertake risk assessments.
• Interview clients, take instructions and prepare witness statements.
• Maintain detailed file notes and records of client interactions and actions taken.
• Advise other departments and teams where needed.
• Handle all claim processes, including form completion, submission, monitoring, valuation, settlement, and billing.
• Comply with all appropriate pre-litigation protocols.
• Respond to all correspondence promptly.
• Deal with funding arrangements with all the appropriate approvals.
• Obtain, review and assess medical records and evidence.
• Instruct and assess experts and Counsel.
• Draft schedules of financial losses.
• Draft claims and other court documents.
• Prepare for and attend case management conferences and court hearings (or instruct Counsel where appropriate).
• Keep clients informed about their cases and current and anticipated costs.
• Report complaints and data protection issues and respond to information requests from supervisors.
• Record time accurately and meet monthly targets.
• Manage costs at the claim’s conclusion, including preparing bills and invoices per accounting procedures.

In addition, you will be expected to support the Marketing and Business Development team with legal directory submissions, networking and developing sources of work, and get involved with blogs and case studies.
You may also supervise other team members where necessary.
About us
Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer.
We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance.
At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values.
We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms.

The ideal candidate

• A qualified lawyer (0-4 years’ PQE) with experience in personal injury law.
• Familiar with the relevant Personal Injury Protocol, Civil Procedure Rules and relevant legislation.
• A flexible approach towards managing a varied workload.
• IT literate and confident using and adapting to new systems and processes.
• Familiar with using time-recording software.
• Enthusiastic about marketing and business development, particularly social media and networking.

Location and working hours

• Full-time (office hours are 9am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday).
• Part-time considered (four days per week minimum).
• The role is based at our Prince House office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation.

Belonging at Barcan and Kirby
We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you.
If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing recruitment@barcankirby.co.uk.
Closing date for applications
Applications for this role close at 9am on Monday 23rd June, with interviews commencing the week of Monday 14th July.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

• Manage and progress personal injury cases for Claimants, with the aim of concluding them efficiently and with the best possible outcome.
• Assist other lawyers with their cases as needed.
• Triage new claims and undertake risk assessments.
• Interview clients, take instructions and prepare witness statements.
• Maintain detailed file notes and records of client interactions and actions taken.
• Advise other departments and teams where needed.
• Handle all claim processes, including form completion, submission, monitoring, valuation, settlement, and billing.
• Comply with all appropriate pre-litigation protocols.
• Respond to all correspondence promptly.
• Deal with funding arrangements with all the appropriate approvals.
• Obtain, review and assess medical records and evidence.
• Instruct and assess experts and Counsel.
• Draft schedules of financial losses.
• Draft claims and other court documents.
• Prepare for and attend case management conferences and court hearings (or instruct Counsel where appropriate).
• Keep clients informed about their cases and current and anticipated costs.
• Report complaints and data protection issues and respond to information requests from supervisors.
• Record time accurately and meet monthly targets.
• Manage costs at the claim’s conclusion, including preparing bills and invoices per accounting procedures