Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Motor

DAC Beachcroft; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to join their expanding Motor Injury team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, especially in Large Loss and Cat PI claims. This role offers a well-rounded remuneration package, flexible work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Opportunities for growth and progression

In person and remote social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a solicitor or chartered legal executive.
• Experience in Large Loss and/or Cat PI claims is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Run cases proactively to meet deadlines.
• Assist senior fee earners with complex cases.
• Engage with clients to build rapport and maximize opportunities.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge.

Skills

Good organisation skills

High standard of written and oral communication skills

Excellent relationship and client handling skills

Education

Qualified solicitor/chartered legal executive

Job description

Overview

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Motor. Deadline: 25 September 2025

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire). Employment Type: Permanent. Location: Birmingham. Our team advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity. Our National team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as household name corporates, deal with all aspects of defendant litigation, including complex and catastrophic injury. The national Motor Injury team works on behalf of insurance companies and corporates, investigating and resolving complex and/or high value personal injury compensation claims. This is an exciting time to join as you will be a part of an expanding team.

Responsibilities

• Effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion
• To assist more senior fee earners and / or Partners on more complex and higher value cases
• Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
• Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor/chartered legal executive of 5 years + experience.
• Some previous experience of working or assisting on Large Loss and/or Cat PI claims

Skills & Attributes

• Good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload and meet conflicting demands
• High standard of written and oral communication skills; team oriented and collegiate
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

Benefits & Work-Life Balance

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
• We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive).

For more information about benefits, see the firm's "What’s in it for you" details on the careers site.