Solicitor or NQ Catastrophic Loss (London or Southampton)

Why join us?

Our Catastrophic Loss team at DWF are currently recruiting for an Associate to join our team in Southampton.

The Catastrophic Loss team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team deals with a range of high value files with values from £150k up to £20m, including Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters.

The role offers the opportunity to work hybrid with office attendance in either the Southampton or London office.

Responsibilities

• Working with partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, comprising of a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and RTA matters.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements.
• Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, developing business networks and creating a solid understanding of the Firm's direction and client needs.
• Providing support and acting as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Technically experienced in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and catastrophic injury work.
• Experience handling high value defendant personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well being programs.