Job Description
Personal Injury Litigation Executive
Location: Birmingham, UK
Division: Liability Defence
Working Pattern: Full Time, Permanent
Work Type: Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Overview:
Our client, a market-leading international law firm, is seeking a Litigation Executive to join their growing Motor team. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload of fast-track and small claims litigated personal injury cases, while also supporting and supervising junior members of the team.
With a strong reputation in the defendant personal injury and motor claims sector, this is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced Fee Earner to develop within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
The Team:
The Motor team handles a broad mix of litigation work, including:
* Personal injury
* Credit hire
* Complex liability motor claims
Clients include major UK insurers, self-insured businesses, TPAs and commercial organisations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a mixed caseload of litigated fast-track and small claims, primarily arising from road traffic accidents
* Apply knowledge of the MOJ Portal, OIC process and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
* Conduct negotiations, draft pleadings and manage files through to trial or settlement
* Supervise, mentor and support junior team members
* Work closely with clients and maintain high standards of service and communication
* Use case management systems and manage competing deadlines effectively
Required Experience:
* 2–5 years’ experience handling fast-track and small claims personal injury litigation (defendant-side preferred)
* Experience managing a personal caseload independently
* Familiarity with court procedures, the CPR, MOJ Portal and OIC process
* Proven ability to mentor or support junior colleagues
* Excellent client care, organisational and time management skills
* Confident using case management systems and legal technology
The experience range above is provided as a guideline and does not exclude applicants with more or less experience who meet the role’s core requirements.
What’s on Offer?
* Hybrid working model
* Supportive and inclusive team culture
* Work alongside highly experienced Partners, Legal Directors and Senior Associates
* Excellent benefits and career development opportunities
About the Firm:
Our client is a global law firm with over 2,750 professionals across 47 offices worldwide, known for its strength in litigation and dispute resolution, particularly within the insurance and liability defence space.
They combine legal expertise with innovation, using cutting-edge tools and technology to deliver practical, high-quality legal services that meet the evolving needs of their clients.
If you are an experienced litigation executive and want to work for a global firm.
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