Casualty Lawyer

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a Supervising EL/PL Lawyer for their Personal Injury team in Birmingham. This role offers a chance to manage a significant caseload while supervising junior team members, with an attractive salary and opportunities for growth in a supportive, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working with 3 days in-office per week

25 days annual leave with option to purchase

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Opportunity to progress into team leadership roles

Qualifications

• Experience in defendant EL/PL litigation.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Experience with higher-value claims (over £100k) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of predominantly multi-track EL/PL files.
• Supervise junior team members (2–4 people).
• Ensure smooth case progression and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or paralegal with 6+ years’ experience

Job description

Supervising EL/PL Lawyer – Birmingham – Salary £45,000 – £50,000 DOE

My client is a leading international law firm and they are looking to bring in an EL/PL Lawyer to join their growing Personal Injury team in Birmingham. This newly created role has come about due to the firms continued growth and offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a supervisory role while maintaining a quality caseload of their own. You wouldnt need previous experience managing a team to be considered.

Role:

You will manage your own caseload of predominantly multi-track EL/PL files that will include files over £100k, while also supervising junior team members of around 2–4 people. Your caseload will be smaller to allow you to give proper supervision but also to ensure that you keep your case handling experience. You will have a handful of files in your own name and will have the pick of the files allocated to your team.
Responsibilities:

• Handle a caseload of EL/PL claims, ranging from fast-track to multi-track matters
• Supervise junior team members, mainlyjunior fee earners with 0–2 years’ experience
• Ensure smooth case progression, providing technical guidance and mentoring
• Collaborate with the Team Manager, who will support with HR issues (e.g. performance, disciplinaries)
• Provide input into the development of the team and processes as it continues to grow

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in defendant EL/PL litigation , although those from a claimant background looking to get into a defendant role will also be considered
• Ability to manage your own caseload effectively while supporting others
• Experience with higher-value claims (over £100k) is a plus
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• You may be a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or a paralegal with 6+ years’ experience

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
• Hybrid working with 3 days in-office per week
• 25 days AL with the option to purchase a week
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Private medical and dental insurance and many others.
• Opportunity to progress into team leadership roles
• Supportive and collaborative team environment in a growing department

Interview Process:

• Two-stage process via Microsoft Teams
• Quick turnaround expected for strong candidates

For a confidential chat, please get in touch.

0121 272 7371 / 07451 274 437
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