Litigation Executive

Abraham Baron; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Litigation Executive in a full-time fee-earning role. In this position, you will be responsible for managing a caseload, drafting legal documents, and providing updates to clients. The ideal candidate should have experience as a fee-earner or paralegal in litigation with relevant legal qualifications. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the team as we expand to meet demand.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a fee-earner or paralegal in litigation.
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently (50–60 files).
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Excellent client care, communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and time‑management capability.

Responsibilities

• Complete and update risk assessments and checks.
• Draft letter of claim and medical instructions.
• Prepare briefs to counsel and attend hearings.
• Drafting proceedings.
• Analysing medical records.
• Reviewing expert medical evidence.
• Providing updates to the client via telephone and email.
• Reviewing employment reports and other expert evidence.
• Drafting schedule of losses.
• Reviewing loss of earnings evidence.
• Drafting letters to the other side concerning offers to settle.
• Preparing letters to the client concerning settlement and prospects of success.
• Diarising dates for hearings and court deadlines.
• Attending hearings and making notes.
• Contacting chambers for counsel.
• Preparing briefs to counsel

Skills

Client care

Communication

Negotiation

Time-management

Attention to detail

Education

LLB, CILEX qualification, LPC, SQE or equivalent law degree or legal diploma

CILEX/LPC/SQE

Legal diploma

Job description

We are expanding to meet increasing demand and invite you to apply for the position of Litigation Executive in a full time fee‑earning role. Our team deals with all aspects of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Complete and update risk assessments, lexisnexis checks
• Experience with administrative work
• Drafting letter of claim, medical instructions and routine correspondence
• Drafting proceedings
• Analysing medical records
• Reviewing expert medical evidence
• Providing updates to the client via telephone and email
• Reviewing employment reports and other expert evidence
• Drafting schedule of losses
• Reviewing loss of earnings evidence
• Drafting letters to the other side concerning offers to settle
• Preparing letters to the client concerning settlement and prospects of success
• Diarising dates for hearings and court deadlines
• Attending hearings and making notes
• Contacting chambers for counsel
• Preparing briefs to counsel

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a fee‑earner or paralegal in a litigation focused area of law
• Proven ability to manage a full caseload independently (typically c.50–60 files)
• A qualifying legal credential — e.g. LLB, CILEX qualification, LPC, SQE or equivalent law degree or legal diploma
• Excellent client care, communication and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and time‑management capability

Apply now by sending your CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail].