Supervising Solicitor - Motor Injury

Manchester – £40,000

Litigation Supervisor – Motor & Personal Injury
Location: Hybrid –  Manchester 

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Supervisor to join its growing Motor & Personal Injury team. This is an exciting opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of complex and litigated motor claims while mentoring and supervising junior team members in a supportive, high-performing environment.

The Opportunity You’ll manage your own caseload of litigated fast-track and small claims, including RTA, personal injury, and credit hire matters, acting for major insurers, TPAs, and self-insured clients. Alongside this, you’ll play a key role in supervising junior fee earners, ensuring excellent technical standards and client service across the team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of litigated RTA and personal injury claims from inception to resolution.
  • Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to junior members of the team.
  • Review and advise on complex liability issues and settlement strategies.
  • Liaise directly with insurer clients, providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice.
  • Ensure compliance with procedural rules, CPR, and internal processes.
  • Support the wider team with technical training and performance development initiatives.
About You
  • Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE (guideline only).
  • Experience managing fast-track and small claims litigation within motor or personal injury.
  • Strong understanding of the MOJ and OIC portals and associated procedures.
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and client care skills.
  • Confident managing deadlines and competing priorities.
  • IT literate with experience using case management systems.
What’s on Offer
  • Join a market-leading, award-winning defendant insurance team.
  • Work alongside recognised partners, legal directors, and senior associates.
  • Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Excellent opportunities for career development within a global firm.
This is a superb opportunity for a technically strong litigator looking to take the next step into a leadership role within a top-tier insurance practice.

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Rio Reddy

Head of Legal Support
0121 272 7371

rio@douglas-scott.co.uk

Rio Reddy, Head of Legal Support at Douglas Scott for over 3 years, enjoys traveling with her boyfriend and going on girls' trips outside of work. If she weren’t in recruitment, she would likely pursue a career with animals. Her career in Legal Recruitment was partly inspired by watching Suits. Rio brings a passion for people and recruitment, ensuring that both candidates and clients have a seamless and rewarding experience.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Defendant Personal Injury
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £40,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Manchester
  • Reference: 1298682

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