Job Description

We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it's personal or business, we understand that everyone's situation is different. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.



We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.



We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

Our Team

We have an exciting opportunity for two Solicitors to join our Serious Injury (SI) team in Birmingham, working on a serious injury caseload. Serious personal injury has a dramatic and often life-changing impact on the affected person and their loved ones. At Irwin Mitchell, our Serious Injury teams don't just handle compensation claims; we also work closely with our clients and their families to ensure all their rehabilitation and other legal needs are met. This unique, bespoke approach truly makes a difference for those whose lives have been turned upside down by injury.



You will join the market leading Birmingham Serious Injury team, led by Partners Hilary Wetherell and Stephen Nye. The team supports and advises adults and children who have sustained brain, spinal cord or other serious, life changing injuries. The team is also renowned for its expertise in fatal accident work.

About You

You will lead the investigation and litigation of various Serious Injury cases, aiming to maximise client damages and optimise cost recovery whilst at all times ensuring that you deliver an exceptional client experience. You will also play a crucial role in developing external relationships to enhance the team's market leading profile and make a demonstrable impact with securing new business.


At least 3 to 5 years of experience in Serious Injury litigation7.. Possess a strong appetite for business development, with the ability to build successful relationships with a wide range of professionals. Be capable of operating independently and as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for our clients. Exhibit excellent client care and interpersonal skills, operating with integrity, empathy, and intuition. Be able to demonstrate strong technical knowledge and expertise in multi-track serious injury litigation Demonstrate the drive and ambition to succeed in this rapidly growing area of personal injury law.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.



We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!



Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.



Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.



We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.



The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.



Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.