The Role
Catastrophic Injury Solicitor – Birmingham – Hybrid – Up to £53,000
A leading defendant insurance law firm is seeking an experienced Complex Injury Solicitor to join its specialist team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value personal injury claims, acting on behalf of major insurer clients while benefiting from the support of a highly regarded national practice.
As a Complex Injury Solicitor in Birmingham, you will manage a varied caseload of serious injury matters, including claims involving life-changing injuries, while working closely with senior lawyers and partners on technically challenging and high-profile cases.
The Role
• Managing a caseload of complex injury and large loss claims from inception to resolution
• Handling matters involving serious and complex injuries, including multi-million-pound claims
• Conducting liability, causation and quantum investigations
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders
• Developing and implementing case strategies to achieve the best outcomes
• Attending conferences, mediations and court hearings where required
• Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex litigation
• Ensuring compliance with client service standards and court deadlines
The Candidate
• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Litigation Executive
• Strong experience handling catastrophic injury, large loss or complex personal injury matters
• Proven understanding of the litigation process and Civil Procedure Rules
• Experience dealing with insurer clients is advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities
• Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to case handling
• Team player who can also work independently
The Benefits & How to Apply
• Competitive salary up to £53,000 dependent on experience
• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service
• Company Pension
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
• Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
• Supportive working environment with clear progression
• Strong training and development opportunities
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407
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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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