Employment Liability / Public Liability Casualty Solicitor (Hybrid)

Colchester - CO1 1TG

Up to £90k + commission

The Opportunity;

A leading defendant insurance law firm is looking to appoint an experienced EL / PL Casualty Solicitor to join their growing Colchester team. This is a fantastic opportunity to handle a varied caseload of employer’s liability and public liability claims on behalf of insurer clients, within a supportive and high-performing environment.

The Role;

You will manage your own caseload of EL / PL matters from instruction through to settlement or trial. The work will include a mix of fast-track and multi-track claims, with a focus on delivering strong technical outcomes and excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities;

• Managing a caseload of EL / PL personal injury claims (portal, non-portal and litigated files)
• Advising insurers and insured clients on liability, quantum, and coverage issues
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and schedules; managing disclosure and expert evidence
• Conducting negotiations and settlement discussions, including Part 36 offers and mediations
• Instructing and liaising with counsel and experts where appropriate
• Providing clear, commercial, and pragmatic advice to insurer and corporate clients
• Ensuring compliance with CPR, pre-action protocols, and client service level agreements (SLAs)
• Supporting junior team members where required and contributing to team development
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

About You;

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• Strong experience in EL/PL casualty claims, (preferably gained within a defendant insurance environment)
• Confident managing litigated matters with supervision
• Sound understanding of liability, quantum, and procedural issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial and pragmatic approach
• Desirable
• Experience advising on coverage issues alongside liability disputes
• Experience acting for insurers, TPAs, or large corporate insureds

What’s on Offer;

• High-quality defendant insurance work
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity for progression within a growing firm

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing firm with a strong reputation in the insurance sector. You’ll gain exposure to high-quality work while benefiting from genuine career progression and flexibility.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants to play a meaningful role in a growing and ambitious firm.