Associate / Legal Executive - Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Job title

Associate / Legal Executive

Department

Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Our Purpose

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our communities.

Our Commitment to Our People

We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.

Our Core Values

Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

Role Purpose

To support the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients who have sustained serious or life-changing injuries. You will assist in progressing personal injury claims efficiently and compassionately, working under supervision on a varied caseload while developing legal expertise and client care skills. This role contributes to securing positive outcomes for clients and upholding the firm’s reputation for excellence and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with life‑changing injuries as part of a collaborative serious injury legal team

• Assist lead lawyers with RTA, EL, and PL serious injury caseloads from intake to resolution

• Liaise directly with clients, manage onboarding, investigate claims, and gather evidence

• Assess liability and quantum, calculate damages, and advise clients on legal issues and expectations

• Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, and Schedules of Loss

• Prepare, issue, and manage court proceedings, negotiating settlements where appropriate

• Maintain accurate files, correspondence, and diary management in line with regulatory standards

• Stay up to date with legal developments, complete CPD, and support departmental and business goals

Person Specification

The criteria below will be assessed via application (A), interview (I), Test (T), or multiple (A/I/T).

Essential Criteria

• Communicates clearly and professionally, adapting style to suit the recipient and purpose. (A/I)

• Owns deadlines and workload with calm assertiveness and drives solutions with resilience and positivity. (A/I)

• Shows a positive and flexible approach to teamwork, contributing to shared goals. (A/I)

• Demonstrates a commitment to delivering high-quality services that meets the needs of stakeholders and upholds the firm’s policy, procedures and standards (A/I)

• Understands how their work supports the team and contributes to the firm’s wider objectives. (A/I)

• Shows a clear understanding of financial hygiene and contributes to achieving team and individual performance goals. (A/I)

Technical Knowledge

• Proficient in using Microsoft 365 applications to organise tasks, manage time effectively and support collaborative working.

• Uses resources and new technologies effectively.

• A good understanding of the core legal process in all types of personal injury claims.

• A good understanding of the Rehabilitation Code and the application to major trauma cases.

• Knowledge and experience of the law affecting road traffic accidents claims, work accidents and accidents in a public place.

What You Need to Know

We offer more than just a job. Our benefits reflect our commitment to your development, wellbeing and work-life balance. Click here to discover more.

Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location.

If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

We also encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

Equal Opportunities

Higgs LLP is proud to be a signatory of The Law Society’s Diversity, Inclusion Charter and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. These commitments reflect our dedication to building a workplace that is inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt into the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants can fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by contacting us at recruitment@higgsllp.co.uk

We recognise that inclusion is an ongoing journey, and we regularly review and publish our diversity data, which can be accessed here.

People Driven. Legal Excellence.