Solicitor - Litigation (Motor Claims)

Contextual Overview

Strata Solicitors, the in-house law firm of Gallagher Bassett, is hiring a qualified Solicitor to join its Litigation team in Tamworth, England, UK. The role entails managing an individual caseload of litigated defendant motor claims on behalf of self-insured corporate and insurer clients, as well as providing technical supervision and guidance to junior team members.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Professional Qualification: Must be a Qualified Solicitor.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in defence claims handling within an insurer or Third-Party Administrator (TPA) environment.
• Right to Work: Must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
• Core Competencies: Self-motivated with strong initiative, excellent communication skills, and collaborative abilities.
• Work Arrangement: Willingness to work on-site in Tamworth during probation, moving to a hybrid arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote, with Fridays as designated team office days).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Defend litigated motor claims (personal injury, property damage, credit hire, LVI, and fraud) from issuance through to trial.
• Assess liability and manage reserves in compliance with client service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Investigate third-party claims and conduct negotiations with insurers, solicitors, and key stakeholders.
• Value general and special damages in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant legal authorities.
• Supervise, delegate to, and act as a technical referral point for Claims Administration Assistants.
• Maintain adherence to Solicitors Accounts Rules for all financial transactions.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Compensation: Competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and well-being programs.
• Work Mode: Hybrid (Tamworth office during probation, transitioning to 3 office days / 2 remote days).

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Candidates can review the complete vacancy details and submit their application through the official job listing. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with flexible arrangements or specific accessibility needs.

Official Notification & Contact Information

Access the official job posting directly via Gallagher Bassett Job Application Page.