Solicitor - Litigation (Motor Claims)

Gallagher Bassett (Strata Solicitors); Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Strata Solicitors, the in-house law firm of Gallagher Bassett, seeks a Qualified Solicitor to manage a caseload of litigated defendant motor claims in Tamworth, UK. The role includes providing supervision and guidance to junior team members within the Litigation team.

Key requirements include defence claims handling experience in an insurer/TPA environment, strong communication, and eligibility to work in the UK. Hybrid arrangement after probation with office days and remote days.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Solicitor.
• Experience in defence claims handling within an insurer or TPA environment.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Willingness to work on-site in Tamworth during probation, then hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

Responsibilities

• Defend litigated motor claims from issue through to trial.
• Assess liability and manage reserves per SLAs and KPIs.
• Investigate third-party claims and negotiate with insurers, solicitors, and stakeholders.
• Value general and special damages per CPR and authorities.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Claims Administration Assistants.
• Maintain adherence to Solicitors Accounts Rules for all financials.

Skills

Defence claims

UK work eligibility

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Tamworth, England, United Kingdom

Competitive compensation (exact salary not specified)

Qualified Solicitor; Experience in defence claims handling within an insurer or TPA environment; Eligible to work in the UK.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Strata Solicitors, the in-house law firm of Gallagher Bassett, is hiring a qualified Solicitor to join its Litigation team in Tamworth, England, UK. The role entails managing an individual caseload of litigated defendant motor claims on behalf of self-insured corporate and insurer clients, as well as providing technical supervision and guidance to junior team members.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Professional Qualification: Must be a Qualified Solicitor.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in defence claims handling within an insurer or Third-Party Administrator (TPA) environment.
• Right to Work: Must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
• Core Competencies: Self-motivated with strong initiative, excellent communication skills, and collaborative abilities.
• Work Arrangement: Willingness to work on-site in Tamworth during probation, moving to a hybrid arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote, with Fridays as designated team office days).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Defend litigated motor claims (personal injury, property damage, credit hire, LVI, and fraud) from issuance through to trial.
• Assess liability and manage reserves in compliance with client service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Investigate third-party claims and conduct negotiations with insurers, solicitors, and key stakeholders.
• Value general and special damages in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant legal authorities.
• Supervise, delegate to, and act as a technical referral point for Claims Administration Assistants.
• Maintain adherence to Solicitors Accounts Rules for all financial transactions.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Compensation: Competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and well-being programs.
• Work Mode: Hybrid (Tamworth office during probation, transitioning to 3 office days / 2 remote days).