Specialist Personal Injury Firm · Personal Injury (Pre-Litigation)

Head of Pre-Litigation

Leadership hire combining a personal caseload with full ownership of a developing pre-litigation team within a specialist PI firm.

Chester Hybrid (2-3 days WFH) Head of Department

Key Highlights

  • Hands-on leadership with strategic autonomy
  • Discretionary bonus on top of a competitive salary
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days WFH)
  • Growing firm supporting thousands of claimants annually

About the Opportunity

A specialist personal injury firm is hiring a Head of Pre-Litigation to lead a developing team while running a personal caseload of complex files. The role is pivotal: you will improve structure, performance and outcomes across the department.

Responsibilities

  • ·Lead and structure the pre-litigation team
  • ·Manage a personal caseload including complex files
  • ·Supervise, mentor and develop fee earners
  • ·Improve productivity, billing performance and process compliance
  • ·Reduce errors and strengthen oversight

What We're Looking For

  • ·Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE
  • ·Strong claimant PI pre-litigation experience
  • ·Ability to manage high-volume caseloads
  • ·Leadership or supervisory experience with the ambition to step further into leadership

Benefits

  • ·Competitive salary (dependent on PQE)
  • ·Discretionary bonus
  • ·Hybrid working
  • ·Leadership platform in a growing firm