Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor (10+ PQE)

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor for a flexible, fully remote role. This senior position suits a lawyer with extensive experience defending PI claims for public liability insurers and policyholders, offering autonomy and high-quality work within a well-regarded practice.

The successful candidate will handle a varied defendant PI caseload, including occupiers' liability, conduct litigation from start to finish, and work with minimal supervision in a remote

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' PQE in defendant PI is expected.
• Extensive defendant personal injury experience required.
• Strong knowledge of occupiers' liability claims and public liability insurers.

Responsibilities

• Defend personal injury claims for insurers and policyholders.
• Manage Fast Track and Intermediate Track litigation.
• Handle occupiers' liability claims for adults and children.
• Conduct litigation from inception to conclusion and manage hearings.

Skills

Defendant PI

Public liability

Occupiers' liability

Litigation handling

Remote work

Job description

Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor (10+ PQE)

Remote Working

Part-Time & Flexible Hours

Competitive Salary

Immediate Start

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor to join a highly regarded insurance litigation practice on a flexible, fully remote basis. This role would suit a senior lawyer with extensive experience acting for public liability insurers and their corporate policyholders who is looking for high-quality work combined with genuine flexibility and autonomy. The position sits within a busy and well-established practice and offers the opportunity to work closely with a highly respected insurance litigation specialist.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of defendant personal injury matters, predominantly involving occupiers' liability claims brought against insured businesses and organisations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defending personal injury claims on behalf of public liability insurers and their policyholders
• Managing issued Fast Track and Intermediate Track litigation
• Handling occupiers' liability claims involving both adults and children
• Conducting litigation from inception through to conclusion
• Managing infant approval hearings and associated procedures
• Advising on liability, quantum and litigation strategy
• Dealing with costs issues and negotiations
• Maintaining high standards of client service and file management
• Working independently with minimal supervision

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 10 years' PQE
• Significant defendant personal injury experience
• Extensive experience acting for public liability insurers
• Strong knowledge of occupiers' liability claims
• Experience handling litigated Fast Track and Intermediate Track matters
• Confidence managing court proceedings independently
• Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills
• Strong IT skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote environment

This role does not require business development or fee generation beyond managing existing work. The focus is on delivering high-quality legal advice and litigation services within a supportive and established insurance litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior defendant personal injury lawyer seeking high-calibre work within a leading national law firm, while benefiting from the flexibility of remote working and part-time hours.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*