Associate - Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss

Role: Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer / SolicitorArea of expertise: EL / PL / RTASalary: Dependant upon experience / discussed at application stageLocation: North-West / BoltonWe are looking for a qualified solicitor with experience in complex injury litigation to join our Complex Injury Claims Team, working closely with a Partner, Rob Gray on a high-quality caseload of large loss and catastrophic injury matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in high value multi-track litigation, assisting on cases involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, fatal accidents and other life-changing injuries across EL, PL and RTA claims.

You will gain hands-on experience on challenging claims and play a key role in shaping litigation strategy while working directly with sophisticated insurer clients. The Partner also has a specialism in handling chronic pain cases and a provision for attention to details.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will support the Partner in progressing claims from instruction through to resolution. Your work will include:

• Assisting with the management of a caseload of complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims
• Conducting detailed forensic analysis of extensive medical and quantum evidence
• Preparing chronologies and identifying key issues, anomalies and evidential gaps
• Analysing liability evidence and litigation risk
• Reviewing medical records and instructing appropriate medical experts
• Drafting clear, concise technical advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, causation and strategy
• Preparing pleadings, applications and witness statements
• Liaising with insurers, insured parties, witnesses and other stakeholders
• Instructing counsel and attending conferences, mediations and Joint Settlement Meetings
• Supporting attendance at court hearings, settlement discussions and trials
• Proactively identifying next steps to progress matters efficiently
• Supervising and delegating work to a Complex Injury Paralegal, supporting their development
• Maintaining accurate records on the case management system and ensuring SRA compliance

We are looking for someone who combines technical ability with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

You will have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor
• Experience handling catastrophic or large loss injury claims
• Strong understanding of indemnity, liability and quantum
• Experience analysing complex medical and quantum evidence
• Knowledge of litigation procedure and relevant case law
• The ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of tasks
• Confidence in communicating with clients, counsel and colleagues
• A proactive approach and the ability to support and delegate work to a Paralegal

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week in office)
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • rising to 26 days after 5 years
  • rising to 27 days after 10 years
  • option to buy/sell up to 3 days
• Employer pension contribution
• Death in service cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• GymFlex membership