Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor (2-6 PQE)

Overview

In this role you join a prestigious insurer-focused defendant personal injury team in Manchester to handle motor, EL and PL claims. You will work across fast-track and intermediate matters, with exposure to more complex suits, while supporting client relationships and business development. The position offers progression, a collaborative culture and a focus on wellbeing, all within a high-quality, response-driven practice. You will shape strategy, manage risk, and contribute to client service excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits
• clear progression opportunities
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• ongoing training and professional development
• private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of defendant motor, EL and PL claims from inception to resolution
• Provide strategic legal advice to insurers, local authorities and corporate clients
• Assess liability, quantum and litigation risk to guide case strategies
• Draft legal documentation, perform research and prepare court papers
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients throughout litigation
• Liaise with counsel, experts, insurers and key stakeholders
• Support and mentor junior team members and paralegals
• Ensure deadlines, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards are met
• Achieve financial and performance targets including time recording and billing
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives

Key requirements

• 2–6 years PQE in defendant personal injury litigation
• Strong experience in motor/RTA, EL and PL claims
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and insurance litigation processes
• Experience acting for insurers, local authorities or other defendant clients
• Ability to independently manage a litigated caseload
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise deadlines
• Experience using case management systems and legal technology platforms
• Commercial approach and commitment to client service
• Supervisory or mentoring experience advantageous

• communication
• client relationship management
• prioritisation and organisation
• case management systems
• legal technology platforms
• knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

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