Motability Personal Injury Solicitor

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.

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experience Personal Injury Claims Solicitor to join our dedicated Motability team at DLG Legal Services. The role if offered on 12 Months Fixed Terms Contract basis and will be based at our Leeds office (smart hybrid working)

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for the conduct of litigation across an allocated caseload.

• Oversee handlers working on supporting tasks within those cases

• Ensure quality and consistency of work prepared by case handlers.

• Apply professional judgment to case strategy, progression and settlement decisions.

• Work closely with Motability team leader and colleagues to ensure seamless case management.

• Ensure matters are managed in accordance with procedural rules and professional obligations.

• Safeguard compliance with SRA regulations, Civil Procedure Rules, and client protocols.

• Maintain accurate records and ensure supporting staff work within defined processes.

• Keep up to date with developments in litigation practice and insurance recovery.

Skills and Experience:

• Solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate.

• Fast Track RTA claims handling experience with Personal injury, within an insurance company or law firm environment.

• A working knowledge of OIC and MOJ Pre Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules for Personal Injury Claims.

• A working knowledge of Tariff and Non Tariff valuations, JC Guidelines for the assessment of general damages in personal injury cases

• Strong communication skills and able to engage effectively with clients.

• Working towards and achieving defined Business targets and measures.

• Able to work well under pressure whilst retaining high attention to detail.

Location: Leeds, LS1

Working hours: 35 hour per week (Monday – Friday)

Ways of Working: Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 50% of their time in the office

Benefits

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:

· Employer contributed pension

· Annual company bonus

· Discounts on Insurance products

· Generous holiday allowance

· Flexible benefits package including optional health and dental insurance

· 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.

Direct Line Insurance Group is now owned by Aviva Plc. If you are successful in your application, you may initially receive a Direct Line offer and contract of employment; however, your employment will transfer to Aviva Employment Services Limited from 1 July 2026 under TUPE. From that date, some terms and conditions of employment will change, including bonus and pension arrangements.