Job Description

Are you an experienced and motivated solicitor with a strong background in defendant insurance litigation? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected, multi-office law firm with a growing and high-profile Insurance Litigation department. You will play a crucial role managing a diverse litigation caseload while delivering expert advice and excellent service to a broad range of insurer, commercial, and individual clients.
Our client is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Insurance Litigation Solicitor who can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a dedicated team. Competitive salary is offered, commensurate with experience and technical skill, along with excellent opportunities for career development and advancement within a progressive legal practice.
Key Responsibilities in Insurance Litigation

• Managing a varied caseload of insurance litigation matters including RTA, EL, and PL
• Drafting, reviewing litigation documents including pleadings, witness statements, expert reports.
• Providing robust, clear, and commercial legal advice to insurer and commercial clients throughout all phases of litigation.
• Representing clients at mediation, settlement discussions, conference with counsel, and court proceedings where appropriate.
• Liaising directly with clients, expert witnesses, adjusters, and barristers to ensure the highest standards of client care and case progression.
• Ensuring compliance with all SRA regulations, anti-money laundering requirements, and internal firm procedures in all insurance litigation matters.
• Staying up-to-date with developments in insurance law and litigation best practice, proactively applying learning to ongoing and new matters.

Essential Skills & Experience for Insurance Litigation Solicitors

• A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in insurance litigation, personal injury
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle a busy litigation caseload from instruction through to resolution.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and procedures relating to insurance law, policy interpretation, and claims disputes.
• Exceptional communication, client care, and negotiation skills with individuals and businesses of all backgrounds.
• High level of drafting proficiency, analytical ability, case strategy, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using case management software, digital resources, and MS Office applications.

Skills Required