Senior Professional Indemnity Solicitor - Complex Claims

SaccoMann; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SaccoMann in Birmingham invites an experienced Professional Indemnity Solicitor (5+ years’ PQE) to join a large regional practice. You will manage a varied caseload, act for insurers and professionals, and handle disputes from instruction to resolution with direct client contact.

You will draft pleadings, advise on liability and strategy, and collaborate with senior lawyers to develop business and deliver high-quality contested matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in Professional Indemnity, Professional Negligence or related litigation.
• Strong experience handling contentious matters from instruction to resolution.
• Good knowledge of civil procedure and case management.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Clear advice, client care and communication abilities.
• Well-organised with attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Commercial, practical approach and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of professional indemnity and professional negligence claims.
• Act for insurers, professionals and corporate clients.
• Handle claims from instruction through to resolution.
• Advise on liability, causation, quantum and strategy.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, witness statements and other lit documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare cases for hearings.
• Negotiate settlements and attend mediations as appropriate.
• Work with experts and counsel on complex matters.
• Manage deadlines, costs and case progression; build client relationships.
• Support senior colleagues on larger disputes and contribute to BD.

Skills

PI/Professional Indemnity

Litigation

Drafting & Pleadings

Civil Procedure

Client Care

Case Management

Advocacy

Team Collaboration

Job description

SaccoMann in Birmingham invites an experienced Professional Indemnity Solicitor (5+ years’ PQE) to join a large regional practice. You will manage a varied caseload, act for insurers and professionals, and handle disputes from instruction to resolution with direct client contact.

You will draft pleadings, advise on liability and strategy, and collaborate with senior lawyers to develop business and deliver high-quality contested matters.