Graduate Legal Assistant/Trainee Solicitor - Injury Services

 Are you on a pathway to qualification? Are you looking to grow your legal career in a firm where your development truly matters? 

We are looking for a dedicated Graduate Legal Assistant/Trainee Solicitor to join our busy and specialist Injury Services team for a 2-year fixed term where you will receive partial funding towards the cost of your SQE exams or PSC courses.

In this exciting and varied role, you will work with experienced Solicitors gaining hands-on experience in claimant/defendant clinical negligence matters. The successful candidate will assist with a varied caseload involving claims against healthcare providers, including hospitals, GPs, private practitioners, and NHS Trusts.

Whether LPC or SQE qualification route, this role will involve remaining in one specialist team for the duration of the fixed term.

The key responsibilities of the role will include (but not limited to):

·         Assisting case handlers with clinical negligence claims from initial instruction through to resolution

·         Drafting legal documents including Letters of Claim, Particulars of Claim, witness statements, and schedules of loss

·         Conducting legal research on case law, procedural rules, and medical issues

·         Reviewing and summarising medical records

·         Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel, and third parties

·         Preparing court bundles and trial documentation

·         Attending client meetings, conferences with counsel, and court hearings where appropriate

·         Supporting settlement negotiations and ADR processes

·         Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules and firm risk management procedures

·         Providing general administrative support and assistance to case handlers.

What we are looking for:

·         Previous experience in medical negligence or personal injury is advantageous, but not essential — full training will be provided

·         Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn

·         A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment

·       The ability to work diligently at a highly professional level

·       Commitment to team goals and personal development

·         LPC graduate or enrolment on a relevant SQE course prior to commencement date of July 2026 . This role meets the requirements for Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).

Why join the team at JCP?

You will be able to access a range of excellent employee benefits including:

·         Competitive salary

·         Annual salary review

·         Private medical insurance and health cash plan

·         Employer pension contribution of 4%

·         Cycle to work scheme

·         Internal training and career development opportunities.

We value diversity and inclusion at JCP and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone in our communities, and particularly from those that are underrepresented in our current workforce including those with a disability and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

We are strong supporters of the Welsh language and are very proud to have been the first firm of solicitors to be awarded the “Cynnig Cymraeg/Welsh Offer” recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner in 2021. We support our Welsh speakers and fund lessons for those who would like to learn Welsh.

Rydym yn gefnogwyr brwd o’r Gymraeg ac yn hynod falch o fod y cwmni cyfreithiol cyntaf i dderbyn cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg yn 2021. Rydym yn cefnogi ein siaradwyr Cymraeg ac yn ariannu gwersi ar gyfer y rhai a hoffai ddysgu’r iaith.

JCP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is open, fair and not influenced by irrelevant considerations.  JCP Solicitors recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief; we therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: Friday 1 May 2026 

*Please be aware that JCP Solicitors reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.