Insurance Fee Earner

BCL Legal; Noordwes; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm seeks a Solicitor to join its Casualty team, handling defendant personal injury claims. The role offers a competitive salary with hybrid working options, strong supervision, and a commitment to professional development. Ideal candidates are solicitors with experience in EL/PL claims and excellent communication skills. This position provides a dynamic environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

BUPA healthcare

33 days' annual leave

Profit share scheme

Ongoing professional development

Subsidised refreshments and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Solid experience in defendant personal injury litigation, particularly EL/PL.
• Confident managing your own caseload.
• Genuine interest in growing within a specialist insurance litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of defendant EL/PL and disease claims.
• Liaising with clients, insurers, courts, counsel, and opposing solicitors.
• Advising clients on liability, quantum, strategy, and prospects.

Skills

Defendant personal injury litigation

Excellent communication skills

Experience with legal case management systems

Strong organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ+)

CILEX or due to qualify

Tools

Proclaim

P4W

Job description

Overview

Solicitor - Insurance (Casualty Team) – Location: Manchester (Hybrid options available). Position: Solicitor (NQ+) - Defendant Insurance Litigation. Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week. Salary: Competitive + Benefits.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a leading Casualty team, you'll be handling a varied caseload of fast-track and multi-track defendant personal injury claims. The caseload primarily includes Employers' Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), and Disease claims, with potential exposure to Fraud matters as well.

You'll be part of a team that acts for a diverse range of clients including insurers, local authorities, and large corporate entities. You'll receive strong supervision and support while also having the autonomy to progress files and engage directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of defendant EL/PL and disease claims, with possible fraud element
• Liaising with clients, insurers, courts, counsel, and opposing solicitors
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents
• Advising clients on liability, quantum, strategy, and prospects
• Attending court hearings, conferences, and mediations as required
• Ensuring compliance with KPIs, billing targets, and quality standards
• Contributing to business development, marketing, and networking activities
• Supporting senior colleagues on more complex or high-value matters
• Maintaining high levels of client care and service delivery

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ+) or CILEX, or due to qualify in the next few months
• Solid experience in defendant personal injury litigation, particularly EL/PL
• Good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Confident managing your own caseload, with supervision where appropriate
• Experience using legal case management systems (e.g. Proclaim, P4W)
• Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Genuine interest in growing within a specialist insurance litigation team

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience advising local authorities or working with public sector clients
• Previous exposure to disease or fraud litigation
• Involvement in business development or marketing activities

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements considered
• BUPA healthcare (for Solicitor-level roles)
• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Additional celebration leave & holiday purchase scheme
• Profit share scheme & pension
• Ongoing professional development and clear progression pathway
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Long service recognition
• Subsidised refreshments, gym/retail discounts, and more

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and award-winning legal team, offering the benefits of high-quality work, strong supervision, and genuine flexibility.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence or request further details, please get in touch.