Salary: DOE
Reference: 60779
Solicitor - Defendant Motor
About the Role
My client is seeking an experienced and motivated Solicitor to join their Defendant Motor team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist legal environment, managing a varied caseload of defendant motor insurance claims. The successful candidate will be responsible for progressing both litigated and pre-litigated matters to an effective and commercially appropriate conclusion while delivering a high standard of service to clients, insurers and internal stakeholders.
You will have sound legal judgement, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a caseload of defendant motor claims in line with client service standards, protocols, regulatory requirements and agreed service levels.
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Handle a broad range of litigated and pre-litigated motor claims, including:
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Liability disputes
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Vehicle repair and credit hire claims
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MOJ and non-MOJ personal injury claims
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OIC Portal claims
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Indemnity disputes
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Allegations of fundamental dishonesty
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Provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice.
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Assess liability, quantum, evidence and litigation risk to develop effective case strategies.
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Draft and review pleadings, correspondence, witness evidence, instructions to Counsel and other legal documentation.
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Conduct negotiations and identify appropriate settlement opportunities while protecting the client's position.
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Ensure compliance with limitation dates, court deadlines, procedural requirements and client service level agreements.
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Maintain accurate and comprehensive file records, ensuring all case activity is appropriately documented.
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Proactively progress matters using the firm's case management system.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, clients and other stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Identify and escalate potential risks, fraud concerns, indemnity issues and fundamental dishonesty arguments at an early stage.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies, client protocols, SRA obligations and relevant legal and procedural requirements.
About You
You will be a qualified Solicitor with experience handling defendant motor claims. You will be confident managing a busy and varied caseload and able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
Essential Experience
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Qualified Solicitor with experience in defendant motor claims.
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Previous defendant or claimant RTA experience.
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Experience handling vehicle repair and credit hire claims.
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Experience managing litigated motor claims.
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Strong knowledge of liability disputes and personal injury claims.
Desirable Experience
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Experience handling MOJ and/or OIC Portal claims.
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Third-party intervention experience.
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Experience dealing with indemnity issues and allegations of fundamental dishonesty.
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Experience using the Proclaim case management system.
Skills and Attributes
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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Strong analytical ability and legal reasoning.
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
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The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Confidence managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
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A strong understanding of client service level requirements.
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Exceptional attention to detail.
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Commercial awareness and sound professional judgement.
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A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
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A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
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Strong IT, typing and case management skills.
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Drive, determination and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.
We are looking for a capable and commercially minded Solicitor who takes ownership of their work, demonstrates initiative and delivers a consistently high standard of client service. You will be comfortable working independently, while also contributing to a supportive and collaborative team.
If you have the relevant defendant motor experience and are looking for your next opportunity, then please send your updated CV to [email protected] or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.
