Solicitor - #1759926

Why join us?

DWF are currently seeking a Solicitor to join the Casualty team in Birmingham.

The Casualty Insurance team work with a prestigious client list that continues to grow; many of whom are household names. Providing expertise in complex, catastrophic and large loss claims the team manage a varied defendant caseload including, Casualty, EL/PL, Abuse, Public Sector Utilities and Product Liability.

As Solicitor you will be expected to manage your own varied caseload along with providing support to more senior team members with other wide ranging and complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring, in conjunction with senior fee earners, that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Strong technical ability to include a thorough grasp of principles and case law and topics.
• Working with our valued and long-standing clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices.
• Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practices.
  
  

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Qualified with experience of handling in your own right or supporting senior team members on either a defendant Casualty, EL/PL, Abuse, product liability, highways and water damage.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work independently.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to providing high-quality legal services and client care.
  
  

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About Us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.