Personal Injury Multi-Track Litigator

Aviva; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary circa £55,000

Bonus opportunity 10%

Pension up to 14%

Private Medical Benefit

Discounts on Aviva products

Share plan / Save As You Earn

Job summary

Aviva’s DLG Legal Services team in Leeds and Bristol is seeking a Personal Injury Multi-Track Litigator to manage complex and high‑value claims, advise clients, negotiate outcomes and represent them through litigation.

The role is open to Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with strong PI knowledge, CPR and Pre‑Action Protocol experience. Permanent, salary circa £55,000, with Aviva benefits and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience handling claimant PI claims in a busy legal environment.
• Strong PI law knowledge including Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience managing Employer Liability, Occupier Liability, Public Liability or Road Traffic Accident claims; fatal accidents desirable.
• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high‑value PI claims and provide clear advice to clients.
• Negotiate outcomes and represent clients through the litigation process.
• Collaborate with colleagues and specialists to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Contribute to the continued success of DLG Legal Services within Aviva group.

Skills

PI claims handling

Complex litigation

Client communication

Litigation strategy

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Judicial Guidelines

Lawtel

Ogden Tables

Job description

Personal Injury Multi-Track Litigator - Salary circa £55,000

Leeds and Bristol

Permanent

This is a great job for someone who enjoys tackling complex personal injury cases, building trusted client relationships, and delivering the best possible outcomes for people during challenging times. Whether you're a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Personal Injury professional, you'll bring strong technical expertise and a passion for helping clients move forward.

We support you to shine DLG Legal Services is a legal services business, wholly owned by Aviva plc but operating independently as a law firm that is fully regulated by the Solicitor Regulation Authority. Joining us means combining the expertise of a specialist law firm with the support and opportunities that come from being part of Aviva.

A bit about the job

When someone has been injured, they need expert support they can trust. That's where you come in. You'll join our Personal Injury team at DLG Legal Services, managing complex and high-value claims while helping clients navigate what can often be a difficult period in their lives. Working alongside experienced colleagues and legal specialists, you'll provide clear advice, negotiate successful outcomes, and represent clients throughout the litigation process. Your work will help deliver great customer experiences while supporting the continued success of our legal services business.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Experience handling claimant personal injury claims within a busy legal environment, including complex litigation matters with substantive experience of handling cases over a £100,000 in value.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury law, including the Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules is essential as is knowledge of Judicial College Guidelines, Lawtel or Ogden Tables.
• Experience managing Employer Liability, Occupier Liability, Public Liability or Road Traffic Accident claims. In addition experience of handling fatal accident would be desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients and colleagues.
• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent experience.

What you'll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Salary circa £55,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity: 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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