Backhouse Jones is a market-leading specialist transport law firm, acting for clients across the UK’s road transport, bus, coach and haulage sectors. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an Insurance Litigation Solicitor (NQ – 5 years PQE) to join our highly regarded Insurance Litigation team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a busy and growing department, working with a respected client base across the transport industry.

The Role

You will work within our established insurance litigation team handling defendant insurance claims, predominantly acting for clients within the bus, coach and haulage sectors.

There will also be an element of Uninsured Loss Recovery claims, for self-insured clients

Your work will include:

• Managing a caseload of litigated defendant personal injury and insurance claims
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex litigation matters
• Handling loss of use/ ULR files where required
• Delivering practical, commercial advice to transport sector clients
• Building strong client relationships within the industry

About you

We are looking for a solicitor who:

• Is newly qualified up to 5 years PQE
• Has experience in insurance litigation / personal injury defence work
• Has strong organisational and case management skills
• Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrates excellent communication and client care skills

Why Join Backhouse Jones?

Backhouse Jones is recognised as a leading law firm within the UK transport sector. We pride ourselves on our collegiate culture, supportive environment and commitment to developing our people.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work with market-leading transport sector clients
• Exposure to high-quality litigation work and public law disputes.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Strong career development opportunities
• A dynamic and growing firm environment
• Competitive pay and enviable bonus structure

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to develop their litigation career within a specialist and highly respected firm.

Location: Clitheroe

Salary:

Job type: Insurance Litigation Solicitor