Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor / Legal Director

Overview

In this role you will lead and develop a versatile personal injury and casualty claims practice in Birmingham, supervising junior lawyers while handling a diverse caseload. You will represent clients across defendant casualty matters and abuse-related claims, including public sector matters, with a focus on advocacy and strong client relationships. The position offers hybrid/flexible working and clear career progression within a reputable firm. You will drive high-quality outcomes on complex cases and contribute to the team’s growth and reputation.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible / hybrid working options
• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of casualty and defendant claims, including abuse and public sector/workers’ compensation matters
• Supervise and mentor junior team members to develop their skills
• Provide strong advocacy, including inquests, and lead client communications
• Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development
• Support complex claims strategy and case management across multiple liability areas

Key requirements

• 5+ years PQE in personal injury/defendant casualty work
• Strong advocacy skills with inquest experience
• Ability to manage complex caseloads independently
• Experience handling defendant abuse claims including vicarious liability and public sector abuse
• Excellent communication and client relationship-building abilities

• strong communication
• leadership and mentoring
• independence and self-motivation
• advocacy
• inquests
• case management of complex casualty claims

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