Defendant Motor Solicitor

  • Warrington
  • Permanent
  • DOE

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

 

  • Manage a caseload of defendant motor claims in line with client service standards, protocols, regulatory requirements and agreed service levels.
  • Handle a broad range of litigated and pre-litigated motor claims, including:
  • Liability disputes
  • Vehicle repair and credit hire claims
  • MOJ and non-MOJ personal injury claims
  • OIC Portal claims
  • Indemnity disputes
  • Allegations of fundamental dishonesty
  • Provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice.
  • Assess liability, quantum, evidence and litigation risk to develop effective case strategies.
  • Draft and review pleadings, correspondence, witness evidence, instructions to Counsel and other legal documentation.
  • Conduct negotiations and identify appropriate settlement opportunities while protecting the client's position.
  • Ensure compliance with limitation dates, court deadlines, procedural requirements and client service level agreements.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive file records, ensuring all case activity is appropriately documented.
  • Proactively progress matters using the firm's case management system.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, clients and other stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes.
  • Identify and escalate potential risks, fraud concerns, indemnity issues and fundamental dishonesty arguments at an early stage.
  • 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

 

  • Qualified Solicitor with experience in defendant motor claims.
  • Previous defendant or claimant RTA experience.
  • Experience handling vehicle repair and credit hire claims.
  • Experience managing litigated motor claims.
  • Strong knowledge of liability disputes and personal injury claims.

Desirable Experience

 

  • Experience handling MOJ and/or OIC Portal claims.
  • Third-party intervention experience.
  • Experience dealing with indemnity issues and allegations of fundamental dishonesty.
  • Experience using the Proclaim case management system.

Skills and Attributes

 

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong analytical ability and legal reasoning.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Confidence managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
  • A strong understanding of client service level requirements.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Commercial awareness and sound professional judgement.
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
  • A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
  • Strong IT, typing and case management skills.
  • 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 c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.

 

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