Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor role based in Birmingham with remote working options. You will manage multi-track defendant personal injury claims, primarily related to RTA, while progressing matters efficiently and delivering high-quality client service.

The opportunity suits a solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE and experience in defendant litigation, with flexible working arrangements including remote work.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' PQE in multi-track defendant litigation.
• Experience handling defendant RTA or personal injury matters.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a commercial approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of multi-track RTA and defendant personal injury claims.
• Drafting pleadings, preparing reports and advising clients on litigation strategy.
• Investigating liability and gathering relevant evidence.
• Instructing experts and considering complex medical causation issues.
• Attending court hearings and managing cases in line with court deadlines and directions.
• Working closely with clients and colleagues to ensure claims are handled commercially and effectively.

Job description

Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor – Major Injury & Casualty | Birmingham / Remote Working | 2+ PQE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor to join a nationally recognised Major Injury & Casualty team at a leading international law firm.

Working with a well-established team acting for a portfolio of major insurers and household-name clients, you will handle a varied caseload of multi-track RTA and personal injury claims, primarily valued at under £100,000.

This is a great opportunity for a solicitor with defendant litigation experience to develop their expertise within a highly regarded practice, with flexible working arrangements available, including remote working.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of multi-track defendant personal injury claims, predominantly relating to road traffic accidents, with responsibility for progressing matters efficiently and delivering a high standard of client service.

Your work will include:

• Managing a caseload of multi-track RTA and defendant personal injury claims.
• Drafting pleadings, preparing reports and advising clients on litigation strategy.
• Investigating liability and gathering relevant evidence.
• Instructing experts and considering complex medical causation issues.
• Attending court hearings and managing cases in line with court deadlines and directions.
• Working closely with clients and colleagues to ensure claims are handled commercially and effectively.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with at least 2 years' PQE and experience handling multi-track litigation, ideally within defendant RTA or personal injury work.

You will have:

• Experience managing multi-track litigation files.
• A background in RTA, motor or personal injury litigation.
• Previous defendant experience, ideally involving higher-value claims.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with a commercial approach to litigation.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and build effective client relationships.

The Opportunity

You will join a substantial and nationally recognised team handling complex claims for leading insurers, with the opportunity to develop your technical expertise and progress your career within an established international firm.

The team is based in Birmingham, although candidates based elsewhere will be considered, with remote working available.

If you are a Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor looking for your next move, this is an opportunity worth exploring.