Job Description
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Your new company
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Our client is a leading, nationally recognised law firm with a top-tier catastrophic loss practice, is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing team. The firm acts for a broad panel of Tier 1 insurer clients, handling some of the most complex and high-value personal injury claims in the UK. The team has an excellent reputation for managing catastrophic injury litigation and offers strong career development within a supportive, collaborative environment. You can expect a high level of home working.
n You will join a highly experienced catastrophic injury team, supporting Partners and senior lawyers on high-value, complex claims. Matters will include defendant catastrophic injury work across motor, employers' liability and public liability, typically valued from £100k to £20m+.
Your new role
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As a Catastrophic Loss Associate, you will be responsible for:
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- Assisting on and managing a caseload of complex, high-value injury claims valued from £100k to £20m+.
- Handling matters involving serious injuries such as brain injury, spinal injury, amputations and severe psychiatric injury
- Drafting pleadings, reports and correspondence
- Conducting liability investigations and reviewing evidence
- Instructing counsel and experts, including medical experts
- Attending hearings and ensuring compliance with court directions and deadlines
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Supporting and mentoring more junior team members
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What you'll need to succeed
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- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (ideally 5+ PQE)
- Experience handing or assisting on catastrophic injury, large loss or serious injury litigation
- Background in EL/PL and/or motor claims (defendant experience preferred, but claimant experience will be considered)
- Exposure to high-value claims (exceeding £100k)
- Strong technical litigation skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case management
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What you'll get in return
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- Opportunity to work on market-leading catastrophic injury work
- Clear progression pathway within a recognised national team
- Very flexible hybrid working arrangements and a high level of home working.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and inclusive working culture
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What you need to do now
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