Job Description

Overview

Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor – Casualty Injury Team

Location: Birmingham

We are working with a highly regarded national law firm seeking a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor to join their specialist Casualty Injury Team based in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied and complex caseload involving Employers' Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims, with the chance to support senior lawyers on high-value catastrophic injury matters. Experience handling litigation related to healthcare or construction sectors would be a notable advantage. The team acts for a broad and established client base including corporate entities, commercial insurers, and third-party administrators. Alongside your fee-earning responsibilities, you will also contribute to wider business development initiatives such as seminars and client training.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and complex caseload in EL and PL claims, with opportunities to support senior lawyers on high-value catastrophic injury matters.
• Engage in litigation-related activities and contribute to case strategy and management.
• Contribute to wider business development initiatives such as seminars and client training.

Ideal Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in personal injury litigation
• Proven ability to manage your own caseload autonomously
• Strong advocacy and drafting skills
• Collaborative approach to litigation strategy and case management
• Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset
• Experience with insurance-backed work is advantageous

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

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