Junior Associate / Associate – Volume Claims (Motor)
Location: Birmingham
Team: Volume Claims – Motor
The Role
We are seeking a Junior Associate / Associate to join our Birmingham-based Volume Claims team, specialising in motor claims with a strong emphasis on credit hire litigation and dispute resolution.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong motor handler looking to progress their career within a leading insurance practice, while also taking on early supervisory responsibilities.The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of motor claims (predominantly credit hire) and play a key role in supporting and supervising junior colleagues handling lower value claims.
Key Responsibilities
Fee‑Earning
- Manage a caseload of defended and pre‑litigated motor claims, with a focus on credit hire disputes
- Handle claims from inception through to settlement, including litigation where appropriate
- Apply strong technical expertise to quantum challenges, liability disputes, and fraud indicators
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, and advise clients on strategy and risk
- Deliver commercially focused and pragmatic advice to insurer clients
Supervision & Team Support
- Provide day‑to‑day supervision and guidance to paralegals and junior handlers dealing with low‑value motor claims
- Review work, provide feedback, and support development of team members
- Assist with training, coaching, and process improvement initiatives
- Act as a point of escalation for technical queries within the team
Client & Operational Delivery
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key insurer clients
- Ensure compliance with client SLAs, KPIs, and reporting requirements
- Contribute to process efficiency and continuous improvement within the volume claims environment
- Support management with team performance and workflow oversight
Skills & Experience
- Qualified Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE) or equivalent experience in defendant motor claims
- Strong and demonstrable experience handling credit hire claims
- Proven ability to manage a litigated caseload independently
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members is highly desirable
- Strong technical knowledge of motor claims, indemnity, and quantum issues
- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially aware with a client‑focused approach
About The Team
Our Volume Claims team is a market‑leading practice advising insurer and corporate clients on high‑volume motor claims, combining technical excellence with efficient delivery. The Birmingham team plays a key role in handling credit hire and low‑value motor work at scale, offering a collaborative and supportive environment with clear progression opportunities.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work.
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