Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive Defendant Personal Injury Litigation (Casualty)

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor with over 5 years' PQE to join a distinguished Insurance Disputes team in Birmingham. The role focuses on managing complex liability claims and offers hybrid working options along with a salary up to £75,000 and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in personal injury litigation and a strong understanding of insurer clients' needs.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

Hybrid working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in personal injury litigation.
• Strong experience handling EL/PL claims, including Multi Track work.
• Ability to work independently and guide junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of defendant Employers' and Public Liability claims.
• Support on high-value catastrophic injury cases.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Handling EL/PL claims

Independently working

Excellent drafting skills

Advocacy experience

Education

Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Job description

Role Overview

An excellent opportunity for a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a nationally recognised Insurance Disputes team in Birmingham. The role involves managing your own caseload of defendant Employers’ and Public Liability claims, including complex Multi Track matters, and supporting on high-value catastrophic injury cases. This position suits someone with experience in casualty litigation and a strong understanding of insurer clients' needs.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

• 5+ years' PQE in personal injury litigation
• Strong experience handling EL/PL claims, including Multi Track work
• Ability to work independently and guide junior team members
• Familiarity with insurer SLAs, reporting standards, and MI preparation
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Advocacy experience and confident legal research abilities
• Experience with healthcare or construction-related injury claims is advantageous

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £75,000
• Hybrid working options
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, and wellbeing support
• Career development in a top 50 UK law firm
• Involvement in business development, marketing events, and client-facing opportunities

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, apply now with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close sooner.