Solicitor - Major Injury (remote working option)

DWF; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Major Injury & Casualty lawyer to own a caseload of Multi Track claims, primarily RTA and personal injury, with defendant exposure. The team is based in Birmingham but location is flexible and remote working candidates will be considered.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years PQE in multi track litigation and experience in RTA, motor or PI, including handling high value defendant files. A commercial mindset and proactive client service are valued in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in litigation Multi Track.
• Experience in RTA, Motor or Personal Injury.
• Defendant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of multi track claims, including defendant major injury cases, mainly RTA and personal injury.
• Draft pleadings and reports, attend court hearings, meet deadlines, conduct liability investigations, gather evidence and instruct experts.
• Prioritise work to maximise efficiency, meet court deadlines and client SLAs.
• Build internal and external relationships to develop networks and understand the Firm's direction and client needs.

Skills

Multi Track litigation

RTA experience

Personal Injury knowledge

Defendant experience

Job description

Why join us?

The Major Injury & Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised.

The role will be owning your own cases of Multi Track mainly RTA cases sub £100,000 in value. The team are based in Birmingham however we can be flexible on location and will consider remote working candidates.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of multi track claims, compromising of a variety of defendant major injury cases, mainly RTA and personal injury.
• 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 develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm's direction and client needs.

Essential Criteria

• 2+ years PQE within litigation Multi Track cases
• Technically experienced in RTA, Motor or Personal Injury
• Ideally experienced handling high value defendant files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment
• Defendant experience

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.

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.

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.