Pre-Litigation Assistant

Pre-Litigation Assistant

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

Department: Personal Injury

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Compensation: £27,625 / year

Description

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.

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

• 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

• 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