Pre-Litigation Assistant

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026 Department: Personal Injury Location: Birmingham Compensation: £27,625 / year

Description

Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Join a team where your analytical skills, attention to detail, and passion for helping people truly matter. As a Personal Injury Pre‑Litigation Assistant, you’ll play a key role in preparing accident claims (RTA, EL, PL) for litigation — building strong cases, supporting union members, and helping clients move forward after life‑changing events.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, loves problem‑solving, and wants to develop real expertise in personal injury law.

What You’ll Be Doing

Investigating and gathering evidence to determine whether cases should proceed to litigation. Preparing files for issue, including assessing merits, obtaining liability evidence, securing medical reports, and instructing experts. Managing a high‑volume caseload with accuracy, organisation, and confidence. Taking clear, detailed instructions from clients, witnesses, experts, and union partners. Making informed decisions under supervision, using sound judgment and strong analytical skills. Working efficiently within a KPI framework and recording time accurately. Using a case management system to produce your own work and stay fully self‑sufficient.

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

1–2 years’ experience in a legal environment. Strong client‑care skills and confidence communicating by phone or in person. Knowledge of PI law, Pre‑Action Protocols, CPR, and funding (or the ability to learn quickly). The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and manage a busy caseload. Excellent drafting, numeracy, and written communication skills.

What we offer you

We don’t just offer a job—we offer a career with purpose, support, and balance. Our benefits are designed to reward your expertise and support your wellbeing. Contributory pension scheme 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays) 5 days additional leave over Christmas Permanent health insurance Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash) Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Cycle to work scheme Organised sports and social club Annual travel and parking loans Financial assistance for professional development Apply today!