EL/PL Solicitor

BCL Private Practice; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor to join their Casualty Injury Team. This role involves managing complex caseloads related to Employers' and Public Liability claims, supporting senior lawyers on high-value matters, and contributing to business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in personal injury litigation and a proactive approach to their practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in personal injury litigation.
• Proven ability to manage your own caseload autonomously.
• Strong advocacy and drafting skills.
• Collaborative approach to litigation strategy and case management.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload involving Employers' Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims.
• Support senior lawyers on high-value catastrophic injury matters.
• Engage in business development activities such as seminars and client training.
• Collaborate with the team to service a broad and established client base.
• Contribute to the development of litigation strategy and case management processes.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Advocacy

Drafting skills

Collaboration

Commercial awareness

Client-focused mindset

Job description

Overview

Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor - Casualty Injury Team
Location: Birmingham

We are working with a highly regarded national law firm seeking a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor to join their specialist Casualty Injury Team based in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied and complex caseload involving Employers' Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims, with the chance to support senior lawyers on high-value catastrophic injury matters. Experience handling litigation related to healthcare or construction sectors would be a notable advantage. The team acts for a broad and established client base including corporate entities, commercial insurers, and third-party administrators. Alongside your fee-earning responsibilities, you will also contribute to wider business development initiatives such as seminars and client training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload involving Employers' Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims.
• Support senior lawyers on high-value catastrophic injury matters.
• Engage in business development activities such as seminars and client training.
• Collaborate with the team to service a broad and established client base including corporate entities, commercial insurers, and third-party administrators.
• Contribute to the development of litigation strategy and case management processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in personal injury litigation.
• Proven ability to manage your own caseload autonomously.
• Strong advocacy and drafting skills.
• Collaborative approach to litigation strategy and case management.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset.
• Experience with insurance-backed work is advantageous.
• This role would suit a confident and proactive litigator with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in developing within a leading casualty team.