Motor Damage Defendant Litigator

Direct Line; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Birmingham is seeking a Litigation Specialist to defend litigated motor damage claims. The role includes managing cases, drafting legal documents, and providing advice while working in a hybrid model. Ideal candidates will have relevant litigation experience and strong communication skills, with flexibility and a passion for achieving the right outcomes.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

50% off home, motor, and pet insurance

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience from a legal or insurance background, preferably in motor industry, personal injury, or fraud.
• Ability to collaborate within a high-performing team.
• Must be able to use own initiative and prioritize to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases to a satisfactory conclusion within service levels.
• Draft defences and witness statements.
• Review evidence and make offers to settle.

Skills

Relevant litigation experience

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good verbal and written communication skills

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Overview

DLG is evolving. Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you're already part of DLG or thinking about joining us, you'll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills, but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best.

By joining the Legal Services team you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely talented team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast-paced and collaborative working environment but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.

Role

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be a part of a small and successful team, defending litigated motor damage claims from receipt of proceedings to settlement or final hearing.

• Responsible for managing cases to an effective and satisfactory conclusion within service levels and to a targeted outcome.
• Drafting defences, witness statements and instructing counsel where appropriate.
• Reviewing evidence and making offers to settle where appropriate.
• Delivering clear, accurate and succinct advice within relevant timescales and to manage a portfolio of litigated cases.
• Staying abreast of case law and practice.

Our hybrid model offers a "best of both worlds" approach. When you’ll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office.

What you’ll need

• Relevant litigation experience, either from Legal or insurance background (motor industry / personal injury / fraud)
• Analytical skills to be able to interpret information and identify issues.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience of collaborating within a high performing team
• Must be able to use own initiative and prioritise to ensure deadlines are met.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about getting the right outcome.
• An appetite for learning and driving on development.

Benefits

• 9% employer contributed pension
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance, plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way
• Generous holidays
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus, many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like – and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We\'re delighted to feature as one of the UK\'s Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you\'re more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.