Solicitor / Associate - EL/PL and/or Abuse

DWF Law LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF in Birmingham is recruiting a Solicitor or Associate to join the Major Injury and Casualty team. You will handle defendant EL, PL, Casualty, and related claims, drafting pleadings, conducting investigations, instructing experts, and managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The role is hybrid with office attendance in Birmingham two days per week. Essential: 2+ PQE in defendant litigation across EL, PL, Casualty; abuse experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in defendant litigation across EL/PL and Casualty.
• Experience handling Major Injury and Casualty claims is essential.
• Abuse experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Major Injury and Casualty claims with EL/PL/abuse matters.
• Draft pleadings and client reports, attend court hearings, and meet court deadlines.
• Instruct experts and coordinate with Partners to service clients.
• Support junior team members and help develop business relationships.

Skills

PQE 2+

defendant litigation

Employer Liability

Public Liability

Casualty

Disease

Large Loss

Abuse experience

Job description

Why join us?

The Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a number of prestigious Tier 1 insurers, many of whom are household names, handling a wide range of Major Injury and Casualty claims.

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor or Associate to join our team in Birmingham.

We are seeking an Solicitor or Associate with previous experience handling Major Injury and Casualty claims. Experience in Employer Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) is essential for this role, while Abuse experience would be advantageous.

The role is hybrid, with office attendance in Birmingham required two days per week. We are open to discussing flexibility for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

As a Solicitor or Associate in our Major Injury and Casualty, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:

• Working with the Partners to manage a caseload of Major Injury and Casualty, comprising a variety of defendant Employer Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), Abuse, Casualty, Disease, and Large Loss claims matters, with claim ranging in value.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issue
• Prioritising work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client’s service level agreements
• Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
• Building working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
• Providing support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential:

• 2+ PQE, within defendant litigation experience in Employer Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), Casualty, Disease, and Large Loss is essential for this role.
  • Candidates that have a experience in abuse or industrial disease would be advantageous. .
• Ideally experienced handling defendant Major Injury and Casualty files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
• We will also consider those with Claimant experience.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment

Desirable:

• Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Confident oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding service and results.
• Strong academics.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you’re excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.