Catastrophic Injury Associate / Senior Associate (Claimant) – London (Hybrid) / Remote
Senior level (6+ PQE guide) | Salary up to £95,000 + excellent bonus & benefits
A 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.
The role
You 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:
- Leading serious injury matters from early liability investigations through to settlement and, where required, litigation
- Setting case strategy on liability, causation and quantum, including evidence planning and expert selection
- Managing rehabilitation and interim funding strategy to support clients and families at the earliest stage
- Instructing and working closely with medical experts, counsel, case managers, care/OT experts and financial advisers
- Drafting key documents including pleadings, schedules, witness evidence and settlement materials
- Building strong client relationships and delivering an exceptional client care experience
- 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.
What you’ll need
- Qualified solicitor or legal executive (or equivalent), operating at Associate/Senior Associate level in claimant serious injury
- Proven track record running high-value catastrophic injury files with complex liability and quantum issues
- Strong litigation experience and confident working knowledge of court procedure and case management
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- A client-first approach and the credibility to represent the practice externally within the serious injury sector
- Experience mentoring or developing junior colleagues is beneficial
Working pattern and location
- London office option (hybrid) for those who want an office base
- Also open to fully remote / home-based candidates across the UK
- Occasional travel for key client commitments, mediations, conferences or team collaboration (role dependent)
What’s on offer
- Salary up to £95,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits
- Quality-first caseloads and strong support to run complex matters properly
- Real autonomy with clear progression for senior serious injury specialists
Apply
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Alex Groom at CapeClarke for a confidential discussion.
07751 663 708 | alex.groom@capeclarke.com