At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex personal injury claims and support clients through challenging times.
- Company: Join Aviva, a leading legal services provider with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, generous holiday, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Supportive environment with excellent career growth and community involvement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in personal injury law and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
This is a great job for someone who enjoys tackling complex personal injury cases, building trusted client relationships, and delivering the best possible outcomes for people during challenging times. Whether you're a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Personal Injury professional, you'll bring strong technical expertise and a passion for helping clients move forward.
A bit about the job: When someone has been injured, they need expert support they can trust. That's where you come in. You'll join our Personal Injury team at DLG Legal Services, managing complex and high-value claims while helping clients navigate what can often be a difficult period in their lives. Working alongside experienced colleagues and legal specialists, you'll provide clear advice, negotiate successful outcomes, and represent clients throughout the litigation process. Your work will help deliver great customer experiences while supporting the continued success of our legal services business.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
- Experience handling claimant personal injury claims within a busy legal environment, including complex litigation matters with substantive experience of handling cases over £100,000 in value.
- Strong knowledge of personal injury law, including the Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules is essential as is knowledge of Judicial College Guidelines, Lawtel or Ogden Tables.
- Experience managing Employer Liability, Occupier Liability, Public Liability or Road Traffic Accident claims. In addition, experience of handling fatal accidents would be desirable.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients and colleagues.
- Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent experience.
What you’ll get for this role:
- Salary circa £55,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
- Bonus opportunity: 10% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
- Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
- Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
- Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
- Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
- Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
- Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
- We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.
Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
Personal Injury Multi-Track Litigator in Leeds employer: Aviva plc
Aviva is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a competitive starting salary of around £60,000 along with a generous benefits package including a robust pension scheme, private medical benefits, and flexible working options. The collaborative work culture fosters technical excellence and continuous improvement, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while being part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering fair outcomes for customers in challenging situations.