Personal Injury Litigator

As a Litigator in our Claimant Litigation department, you will be representing our clients who have been injured as a result of a road traffic accident to bring a claim against the Defendant for damages using court proceedings.  The successful candidate will deal with a caseload of litigated files, including liability and quantum disputes from the commencement of proceedings, up to and including trial. 

Aside from investigating the accident circumstances, you will be responsible for the investigation of our client’s claim for Personal Injury. Your role will involve obtaining evidence in support of our client’s claim, valuing the injuries sustained and gathering all of the required evidence in respect of their losses.

This is a great opportunity to join an exciting area. Our existing team is made up of solicitors, legal executives and paralegals of mixed and broad experience.

About Admiral Law

Admiral Law was created in 2013 and is co-owned by both Admiral Group and Lyons Davidson Limited.  We are legal experts who specialise in road traffic accident claims. Admiral Law is one of the largest Alternative Business Structures in England and Wales and continues to grow and develop. 

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we're voted no. 1 in the 2020 Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

The Role:

Our Litigators deal with cases from the point of proceedings being issued all the way up to Trial with the overarching goal to obtain the best possible result for our client.

A focus on how to prioritise your work in a busy environment will be essential to the role and effective time management is crucial in a fast paced, litigation environment.  A successful litigator will have strong drafting skills, a keen eye for detail and excellent client care skills. Excellent communication skills are a must, and you will be required to use the telephone effectively and professionally to speak with clients, witnesses, opponents and the Court.   

We are looking for someone who shares a strong team ethos, is engaged, and has a positive attitude and a willingness to make decisions. The successful candidate will show good initiative and be able to confidently communicate with other team members and consistently learn new skills.

Essential skills:

• Attention to detail
• Strong grammar and punctuation skills
• Good telephone manner
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Use of initiative to get things done
• An ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and manage expectations

Experience required:

• Experience of handling litigated claims.
• The ability to weigh up various approaches and then action the appropriate solution will be essential.
• An eagerness to get ‘stuck in’, whilst you maintain strong attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic about delivering great service.
• The desire to perform to the best of your ability will be indispensable.

Our Commitment to You

At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. 

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here.