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Casualty Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

41000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

A Top 50 UK law firm is looking to recruit a Solicitor to join their growing Casualty team in Birmingham. The firm offers excellent benefits, career progression, and hybrid work options, handling diverse litigation-related cases.

Job Responsibility:

Handle a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated matters, including occupiers’ liability, employers’ liability, highways law, and housing disrepair

Requirements:

  • NQ to 4 years’ PQE, with previous litigation experience
  • Background in defendant or claimant work (claimant solicitors looking to move into defendant practice are welcome)

Nice to have:

Experience in data breach and human rights work

What we offer:
  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Private healthcare cover
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Excellent career progression opportunities supported by structured internal development programmes
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 from home)
  • Brand new, modern office

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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