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 & benefits
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\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.
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\nThe role
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\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:
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\n\t- Leading serious injury matters from early liability investigations through to settlement and, where required, litigation
\n\t- Setting case strategy on liability, causation and quantum, including evidence planning and expert selection
\n\t- Managing rehabilitation and interim funding strategy to support clients and families at the earliest stage
\n\t- Instructing and working closely with medical experts, counsel, case managers, care/OT experts and financial advisers
\n\t- Drafting key documents including pleadings, schedules, witness evidence and settlement materials
\n\t- Building strong client relationships and delivering an exceptional client care experience
\n\t- 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 need
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\n\t- Qualified solicitor or legal executive (or equivalent), operating at Associate/Senior Associate level in claimant serious injury
\n\t- Proven track record running high-value catastrophic injury files with complex liability and quantum issues
\n\t- Strong litigation experience and confident working knowledge of court procedure and case management
\n\t- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
\n\t- A client-first approach and the credibility to represent the practice externally within the serious injury sector
\n\t- Experience mentoring or developing junior colleagues is beneficial
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\nWorking pattern and location
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\n\t- London office option (hybrid) for those who want an office base
\n\t- Also open to fully remote / home-based candidates across the UK
\n\t- Occasional travel for key client commitments, mediations, conferences or team collaboration (role dependent)
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\nWhat’s on offer
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\n\t- Salary up to £95,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits
\n\t- Quality-first caseloads and strong support to run complex matters properly
\n\t- Real autonomy with clear progression for senior serious injury specialists
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\nApply
\nApply now for immediate consideration
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