Casualty Lawyer

Job Description We are currently working with a well-established and growing legal team seeking to recruit two Casualty Lawyers to join their practice.This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with defendant insurance experience who are looking to handle high-quality work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.The RoleThe successful candidates will primarily focus on Public Liability claims, acting for local authorities or insurers acting on behalf of local authorities. The work will involve managing a varied caseload of both standard and complex claims, as well as handling coverage matters.The ideal candidates will have solid experience handling defendant insurance claims and be confident managing their own caseload while working collaboratively within a supportive team.Candidate RequirementsNQ+ qualified solicitor or SQE-qualified candidate with relevant experienceExperience handling defendant casualty / insurance claimsStrong exposure to Public Liability claims (Employers Liability experience also beneficial)Ability to manage a caseload independentlyStrong communication and client relationship skillsA collaborative approach and ability to work well within a teamThe OpportunityWork on a range of public liability and casualty claimsAct for local authorities and insurersJoin a friendly and experienced team with strong defendant insurance backgroundsHybrid working 3 days in the office (Colchester)Clear opportunities for career development and progressionThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and reputable legal team offering high-quality work and a supportive culture.Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Created: 2026-03-20