Catastrophic Injury Associate / Senior Associate (Claimant) London (Hybrid) / Remote

Job Description

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Catastrophic Injury Associate / Senior Associate (Claimant) – London (Hybrid) / RemoteSenior level (6+ PQE guide) | Salary up to £95,000 + excellent bonus & benefitsn nA specialist claimant Serious Injury practice is recruiting an experienced lawyer to join its growing team, with the option of being based from a new London office (hybrid) or working fully remote from elsewhere in the UK. The role offers genuine autonomy, sensible caseloads and the support of a multi-disciplinary setup focused on long-term client outcomes.n nThe rolen nYou will take day-to-day ownership of complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims and drive strategy across the lifecycle of each case. Duties will include:n 

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• Leading serious injury matters from early liability investigations through to settlement and, where required, litigation

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• Setting case strategy on liability, causation and quantum, including evidence planning and expert selection

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• Managing rehabilitation and interim funding strategy to support clients and families at the earliest stage

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• Instructing and working closely with medical experts, counsel, case managers, care/OT experts and financial advisers

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• Drafting key documents including pleadings, schedules, witness evidence and settlement materials

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• Building strong client relationships and delivering an exceptional client care experience

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• You’ll be supported by, and supervise/coach, a qualified solicitor on your caseload, alongside a paralegal who will assist with day-to-day administration and file management.

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 nWhat you’ll needn 

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• Qualified solicitor or legal executive (or equivalent), operating at Associate/Senior Associate level in claimant serious injury

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• Proven track record running high-value catastrophic injury files with complex liability and quantum issues

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• Strong litigation experience and confident working knowledge of court procedure and case management

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• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

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• A client-first approach and the credibility to represent the practice externally within the serious injury sector

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• Experience mentoring or developing junior colleagues is beneficial

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 nWorking pattern and locationn 

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• London office option (hybrid) for those who want an office base

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• Also open to fully remote / home-based candidates across the UK

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• Occasional travel for key client commitments, mediations, conferences or team collaboration (role dependent)

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 nWhat’s on offern 

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• Salary up to £95,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits

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• Quality-first caseloads and strong support to run complex matters properly

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• Real autonomy with clear progression for senior serious injury specialists

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