Solicitor - Defendant Litigation

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Weightmans Full time

About your new challenge

At Weightmans, we pride ourselves on delivering legal solutions tailored to our clients' needs. As a Solicitor in our Defendant Litigation team, you will play a key role in ensuring our clients' interests are represented effectively and efficiently. We are a market leader in defendant litigation services, boasting expertise in various claims types, including motor, public liability, and employers' liability. This role involves working primarily with a commercial client in the utility sector, handling liability claims, including EL accidents, PL claims, and Pre-Action Disclosure applications. Additionally, you will provide advice on non-injury claims, such as property damage caused by highway works and water escapes. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Solicitor to join our team in Birmingham, supporting our clients' success in the utility sector.

Main duties and responsibilities

  1. Manage a caseload of non-litigated and litigated claims, including property damage, employers liability, and public liability claims.
  2. Liaise with various parties, such as other solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel, and clients.
  3. Control Case Manager diary and action lists.
  4. Attend court hearings, meetings with counsel, as appropriate.
  5. Draft various documents, including letters and reports.
  6. Satisfy standards of client care, in accordance with guidelines and directions.
  7. Complete Client MI procedures.
  8. Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
  9. Comply with relevant rules, policies, and procedures.
  10. Keep up to date with legal developments.
  11. Work in accordance with Weightmans' values.
  12. Assist the team with networking and attending client meetings.
  13. Attend utilities/energy sector group meetings.

About You

  • For the NQ role, 0 - 4 YR PQE is essential.
  • Preferably experience of defending litigated claims, but candidates with Claimant litigation experience will also be considered.
  • Excellent knowledge of the CPR and litigation.
  • Knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Water Act 2014 (desirable but not essential).
  • An interest in working in the energy/utilities sector.
  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets.
  • Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
  • Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel.


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