Solicitor

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham seeks a motivated Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer to manage Defendant personal injury claims. This role provides an excellent opportunity for growth, flexibility, and a well-rounded remuneration package including private medical insurance. You will support caseloads, ensure compliance with SLAs, and engage directly with clients. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and enthusiastic about a career in personal injury law, ready to join a collaborative team.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Professional funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with experience or interest in personal injury law, particularly EL/PL claims.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with a strong work ethic.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support effective running of caseloads, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assist with compliance to internal and client SLAs, KPIs, and protocols.
• Engage with clients and act as a professional ambassador.
• Draft instructions to experts and counsel.

Skills

Personal injury law

Detail-oriented

Organised

Client engagement

Job description

Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer - EL/PL

Application Deadline: 30 January 2026

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham

Description

Due to continued success and growth, DAC Beachcroft’s Casualty Injury team is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the team Partner in the management of Defendant personal injury claims. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and well-respected team, assisting in the handling of EL/PL claims valued up to £250k, with exposure to more complex matters under the guidance of experienced supervisors and senior lawyers. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you thrive in the role.

What you will do?

• Supporting the effective running of caseloads, ensuring deadlines are met and claims are proactively managed.
• Assisting with compliance to internal and client SLAs, KPIs, and protocols.
• Contributing to prompt billing, WIP and disbursement collection, and accurate MI reporting.
• Helping maintain clear case strategies and applying current technical expertise and case law.
• Managing risk and compliance issues, escalating concerns as needed.
• Engaging with clients and acting as a professional ambassador for the firm.
• Drafting instructions to experts and counsel.
• Supporting business development and client relationship activities.
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through training and legal publications.

Who you are

• A motivated individual with experience or interest in personal injury law, particularly EL/PL claims.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities with a strong work ethic.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Enthusiastic about joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
• Keen to build a career within a leading national law firm

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!