Personal Injury Lawyer (Defendant)

eNL; Park Central; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is recruiting a Personal Injury Lawyer (Defendant) in Birmingham. You will handle your own EL/PL caseload for insurers and self-insured clients, including multi-track matters, with a focus on liability, quantum, and settlements.

The role requires at least 4 years' PQE in defendant PI work, strong litigation expertise, and excellent client communication. You will work in a supportive national firm renowned for quality work and development of talent.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in defendant personal injury work.
• Experience handling EL/PL claims and catastrophic injury claims.
• Strong client relationships and willingness to market and network.

Responsibilities

• Run own caseload of EL/PL matters on behalf of insurers and self-insured clients, including multi-track cases.
• Develop and negotiate settlements while managing liability and quantum.
• Collaborate with team to maintain high-quality service and client relationships.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Attention to detail

Client communication

Case management

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

A Personal Injury Lawyer (Defendant) is sought for a full time post in Birmingham, paying £50000 to £65000 annually. Joining a national practice that acts for insurers and self-insured clients, the successful candidate handles a caseload of employers' and public liability claims. Applicants need four or more years' post-qualification experience, plus a solid grasp of defendant personal injury work. The position involves running files independently, assessing liability and quantum, and negotiating settlements. Strong litigation knowledge, attention to detail, and clear communication with clients and opponents are essential. This role suits a lawyer keen to manage complex, quality matters within a supportive team.

Personal Injury Lawyer (Defendant), 4+ PQE – Birmingham – Due to expansion, the established team of this leading national practice is looking to recruit an experienced Lawyer to work on behalf on insurers. Perfect opportunity for someone to continue dealing with complex and quality matters.

JOB TITLE

Personal Injury Lawyer (Defendant)

PQE

4+ years

LOCATION

Birmingham

SALARY

£Dependent on experience

THE ROLE

This interesting and exciting role has arisen due to expansion and the firm are looking for an experienced Lawyer to join the team and run their own caseload of (EL/PL) matters on behalf of insurers and self-insured clients. Working within a close-knit team you will be responsible for running your own caseload of EL and PL claims including those well into Multi track along with potentially some catastrophic injury claims.

THE CANDIDATE

Suitable candidates will have at least 4 years’ PQE in defendant personal injury work, specifically dealing with either EL/PL claims and catastrophic injury claims. You will also have developed strong skills in building client relationships and be keen to work with colleagues on marketing and networking initiatives. Ideal Personal Injury Legal Executives or Solicitors will have experience of dealing with personal injury claims and litigation. You will have experience of defending a broad range of casualty claims.

THE FIRM

This well-established national law firm are continuing to expand following a successful year. They are widely recognised for providing excellent quality of service and have a reputation for developing and nurturing talent.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion.

We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.