Job Description

A well-regarded UK law firm is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor (or those approaching qualification) to join its established Defendant Insurance Litigation team based in Manchester. This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious junior lawyer to develop within a recognised team offering high-quality work and excellent long-term career prospects.
The Opportunity
Working as part of a leading Casualty team, you'll be handling a varied caseload of fast-track and multi-track defendant personal injury claims. The caseload primarily includes Employers' Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), and Disease claims, with potential exposure to Fraud matters as well.
You'll be part of a team that acts for a diverse range of clients including insurers, local authorities, and large corporate entities. You'll receive strong supervision and support while also having the autonomy to progress files and engage directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing a caseload of defendant EL/PL and disease claims, with possible fraud element
Liaising with clients, insurers, courts, counsel, and opposing solicitors
Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents
Advising clients on liability, quantum, strategy, and prospects
Attending court hearings, conferences, and mediations as required
Ensuring compliance with KPIs, billing targets, and quality standards
Contributing to business development, marketing, and networking activities
Supporting senior colleagues on more complex or high-value matters
Maintaining high levels of client care and service delivery
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Qualified Solicitor (NQ+) or CILEX, or due to qualify in the next few months
Solid experience in defendant personal injury litigation, particularly EL/PL
Good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
Confident managing your own caseload, with supervision where appropriate
Experience using legal case management systems (e.g. Proclaim, P4W)
Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure
A collaborative, team-oriented approach
Genuine interest in growing within a specialist insurance litigation team
Desirable (Not Essential):
Experience advising local authorities or working with public sector clients
Previous exposure to disease or fraud litigation
Involvement in business development or marketing activities
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary depending on experience
Hybrid working and flexible arrangements considered
BUPA healthcare (for Solicitor-level roles)
33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
Additional celebration leave & holiday purchase scheme
Profit share scheme & pension
Ongoing professional development and clear progression pathway
Mental health and wellbeing support
Long service recognition
Subsidised refreshments, gym/retail discounts, and more
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and award-winning legal team, offering the benefits of high-quality work, strong supervision, and genuine flexibility.
?? To discuss this opportunity in confidence or request further details, please get in touch.
Company
About BCL Legal Private Practice
Founded in 2003, BCL Legal Recruitment has grown to become the UK's most established specialist legal recruitment agency. Our dedicated consultant team also now cover the Scotland, Ireland and New York market.

• We are 100% focussed on finding the best lawyers on the market for law firms across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
• Professional and caring consultants who look to build long term relationships with both clients and candidate lawyers.
• True experts in our field, with over 12,500 lawyers placed across the UK since 2003.
• Each consultant focuses on a particular location, which allows us to truly get to know the lawyers, legal teams and firms that we assist in great detail.

To discuss your career in more detail and to find out about the positions we're working on, please contact us for a confidential chat.
Company info Website Telephone 01618197475 Location Lancaster Buildings
3rd Floor, 77 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BW
United Kingdom
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