Litigation Lead: Personal Injury & Credit Hire

Walker Wise Solicitors; Accrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Wise Solicitors is seeking a Litigation Executive to lead personal injury and credit hire cases. You will manage the full lifecycle of litigation, draft and negotiate key documents, and coordinate with external counsel and internal teams to advance strategic case plans.

The role requires strong research, negotiation, and communication skills, with a focus on timely, compliant progression of cases within a busy legal environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing litigation (personal injury/credit hire) cases.
• Strong negotiation and settlement skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of litigation from filing to resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, settlements, and letters.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal teams for evidence and materials.
• Develop case strategies and track deadlines per court procedures.
• Provide updates on status, impacts, and recommended actions.

Skills

Litigation management

Negotiation

Legal research

Drafting & reviewing documents

Case coordination

Job description

Walker Wise Solicitors is seeking a Litigation Executive to lead personal injury and credit hire cases. You will manage the full lifecycle of litigation, draft and negotiate key documents, and coordinate with external counsel and internal teams to advance strategic case plans.

The role requires strong research, negotiation, and communication skills, with a focus on timely, compliant progression of cases within a busy legal environment.