Defendant PI Litigator | Hybrid, Secure Insurance Firm

Anakin Seal Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Manchester is seeking a Defendant Professional Negligence Specialist to manage professional indemnity claims for solicitors and professionals. This role offers a market competitive salary of £50,000-£61,000, alongside private medical insurance and a hybrid working policy. Candidates should be fully qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, or Barristers, with strong skills in legal writing, interpersonal communication, and advocacy. This position provides a secure work environment, distinct from traditional private practice, focused on insurer's work.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Death in service benefits

9% Pension contribution

Additional matched contributions

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Barrister in England and Wales.
• Experience in handling a caseload of defendant professional indemnity work.
• Advanced interpersonal, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of professional indemnity claims against solicitors and other professionals.
• Deliver high-quality and cost-effective legal representation.
• Play a key role in the firm's overall development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Research skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Barrister

Job description

A law firm in Manchester is seeking a Defendant Professional Negligence Specialist to manage professional indemnity claims for solicitors and professionals. This role offers a market competitive salary of £50,000-£61,000, alongside private medical insurance and a hybrid working policy. Candidates should be fully qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, or Barristers, with strong skills in legal writing, interpersonal communication, and advocacy. This position provides a secure work environment, distinct from traditional private practice, focused on insurer's work.