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DLG is evolving. Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you're already part of DLG or thinking about joining us, you'll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills, but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best. By joining the Legal Services team you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely talented team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast-paced and collaborative working environment but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website. We currently have an exciting new opportunity to join our Defendant Litigation Team at DLG Legal Services as Motor Damage Defendant Litigator. This is a permanent and full-time position, that can be based from our Birmingham office (hybrid working). The Defendant Litigator role exists to deliver high-quality, cost-effective handling of litigated Defendant Motor Damage claims in line with legal, regulatory, and client requirements. The role provides technical expertise and ownership of complex litigation, ensuring cases are progressed proactively and resolved efficiently. By combining strong legal judgement with a customer-focused approach, the role supports positive customer outcomes and business performance. The role also contributes to team capability, consistency, and continuous improvement across the function.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver high-quality, cost-effective handling of litigated Defendant Motor Damage claims in line with legal, regulatory, and client requirements
Provide technical expertise and ownership of complex litigation, ensuring cases are progressed proactively and resolved efficiently
Combine strong legal judgement with a customer-focused approach to support positive customer outcomes and business performance
Contribute to team capability, consistency, and continuous improvement across the function
Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or CILEx with a current practising certificate and the right to conduct litigation
Proven experience in civil litigation, ideally within motor damage or insurance-related matters
Road Traffic Accident (RTA) experience is preferred but not essential
Strong technical capability in drafting, negotiation, and case management
Sound commercial judgement and understanding of cost-effective litigation strategy
What we offer:
Employer contributed pension
Annual company bonus
Discounts on Insurance products
Generous holiday allowance
Flexible benefits package including optional health and dental insurance
Buy as you earn share scheme
Employee discounts and cashback
Holidays: 22 days holiday rising to 30 days depending on your role, plus the chance to buy and sell up to 5 days
Pension: Company contributions of 9% of your salary towards your pension
Income protection: Income protection on 50% of your salary for 5 years
Life assurance: Life assurance cover at four times your salary
Breakdown cover: Free Green Flag breakdown cover
Insurance: 50% off Direct Line Group products in Motor, Home and Pet insurance when you’re named on the policy
Shopping: Discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of other well-known brands
Flexible benefits scheme: Adjust your income protection, life assurance, and benefits package through our flexible benefits scheme
Salary sacrifice: Salary sacrifice scheme for fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars, and for private dental and medical cover