Motor Damage Defendant Litigator - #1802629
Direct Line Group
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Bristol
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

About Us
DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you’re already part of the team or thinking about joining us, you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely experienced team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast-paced and collaborative working environment, but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.
We currently have an exciting new opportunity to join our Defendant Litigation Team at DLG Legal Services as Motor Damage Litigator. This is a permanent and full-time position, that will be based from our Bristol office (hybrid working).
The role
Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be a part of a small and successful team, defending litigated motor damage claims from receipt of proceedings to settlement or final hearing.
What you will be doing
Responsible for managing cases to an effective and satisfactory conclusion within service levels and to a targeted outcome.
Drafting defences, witness statements and instructing counsel where appropriate.
Reviewing evidence and making offers to settle where appropriate.
Delivering clear, accurate and succinct advice within relevant timescales and to manage a portfolio of litigated cases.
Staying abreast of case law and practice.
What we are looking for
We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.
Be yourself
Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.
We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you’re already part of the team or thinking about joining us, you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely experienced team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast-paced and collaborative working environment, but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.
We currently have an exciting new opportunity to join our Defendant Litigation Team at DLG Legal Services as Motor Damage Litigator. This is a permanent and full-time position, that will be based from our Bristol office (hybrid working).
The role
Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be a part of a small and successful team, defending litigated motor damage claims from receipt of proceedings to settlement or final hearing.
What you will be doing
Responsible for managing cases to an effective and satisfactory conclusion within service levels and to a targeted outcome.
Drafting defences, witness statements and instructing counsel where appropriate.
Reviewing evidence and making offers to settle where appropriate.
Delivering clear, accurate and succinct advice within relevant timescales and to manage a portfolio of litigated cases.
Staying abreast of case law and practice.
What we are looking for
- Relevant litigation experience, either from Legal or insurance background (motor industry / personal injury / fraud)
- Analytical skills to be able to interpret information and identify issues.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Experience of collaborating within a high performing team
- Must be able to use own initiative and prioritise to ensure deadlines are met.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Enthusiastic and passionate about getting the right outcome.
- An appetite for learning and driving on development.
We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
- 9% employer contributed pension
- 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
- Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
- EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
- Generous holidays
- Buy as you earn share scheme
- Employee discounts and cashback
- Plus, many more
We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.
Be yourself
Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.
We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
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