At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the Litigation and Personal Injury Department while mentoring junior staff.
- Company: Din Solicitors, a supportive and entrepreneurial law firm.
- Benefits: Competitive salary starting from £45,000 and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Modern case management systems and a dynamic working environment.
- Why this job: Shape a growing department and make a real impact in personal injury law.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with strong background in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
About the Role Din Solicitors is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Solicitor to lead and develop our Litigation and Personal Injury Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident litigator who understands the modern personal injury landscape and can successfully navigate the challenges presented by the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal and the Small Claims Track reforms.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising fee earners and support staff, identifying opportunities to maximise costs recovery, progressing suitable matters to litigation, and providing technical guidance across a busy claimant practice.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Litigation and Personal Injury Department.
Supervise and mentor litigators and pre-litigation staff.
Vet new instructions and assess prospects of success.
Develop strategies to maximise recoverable costs.
Identify and progress suitable matters into litigation.
Advise on causation disputes, low velocity impact (LVI) allegations and fraud concerns.
Prepare cases for trial and conduct or supervise litigation where liability, causation or credibility are in dispute.
Review medical evidence and expert reports.
Ensure compliance with CPR, Pre-Action Protocols and SRA requirements.
Manage departmental performance and case progression.
Assist in developing systems and processes to improve profitability and outcomes.
Candidate
Requirements
Essential: Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate.
Strong background in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation.
Excellent understanding of CPR and costs recovery.
Experience handling litigated matters from inception to trial.
Experience dealing with: Causation disputes Low Velocity Impact (LVI) claims Fundamental Dishonesty allegations Fraud investigations Strong case management and organisational skills.
Ability to supervise and develop junior staff.
Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.
Desirable: Experience of credit hire litigation.
Knowledge of the Official Injury Claim (OIC) Portal.
Experience identifying exceptions to the Small Claims Track and securing Fast Track allocation where appropriate.
Advocacy experience.
What We Offer Competitive salary starting from £45,000 depending on experience.
Genuine opportunity to shape and lead a growing department.
Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment.
Clear progression opportunities.
Modern case management systems and administrative support.
If you are a driven litigator who enjoys fighting strong cases, challenging insurer arguments and helping maximise client outcomes whilst ensuring commercial success, we would welcome your application.
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to hr@dinsolicitors. co. uk ...
Personal Injury Solicitor employer: Din Solicitors
Din Solicitors is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where ambition and leadership are rewarded. With a competitive salary starting from £40,000, employees benefit from clear progression paths and a supportive culture that fosters professional growth. Located in a vibrant area, the firm provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse cases while ensuring compliance and excellence in service delivery.
