Pre-Litigation Assistant (Personal Injury)

TL;DR

Pre-Litigation Assistant (Personal Injury): Preparing accident claims (RTA, EL, PL) for litigation with an accent on evidence gathering, merit assessment, and high-volume caseload management. Focus on instructing experts, securing medical reports, and ensuring compliance with Pre-Action Protocols and CPR.

Location: Hybrid (Birmingham, UK)

Salary: £27,625 / year

Company

hirify.global is a leading social justice law firm with a 100-year history of fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated.

What you will do

• Investigate and gather evidence to determine if cases should proceed to litigation.
• Prepare files for issue, assess merits, and secure medical reports and expert instructions.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with accuracy, organization, and confidence.
• Take detailed instructions from clients, witnesses, and union partners.
• Utilize a case management system to produce self-sufficient work.
• Work efficiently within a KPI framework and record time accurately.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in a legal environment.
• Knowledge of PI law, Pre-Action Protocols, CPR, and funding.
• Strong client-care skills and confidence in communication.
• Excellent drafting, numeracy, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload under strict deadlines.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Birmingham for hybrid work.

Culture & Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 5 additional days over Christmas.
• Permanent health insurance and Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash).
• Employee Assistance Programme and enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Financial assistance for professional development.
• Organised sports and social club and cycle to work scheme.

Hiring process

• Application stage.
• Phone screen.
• Interview.