Catastrophic Personal Injury Associate Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £55,000
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a growing Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team within a multi-award-winning national law firm in Manchester. The team handles complex, high-value personal injury claims for insurers and commercial clients, including serious and life-changing injuries across motor, employer’s liability and public liability matters. Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor to support large loss litigation and play a key role in delivering strategic defence work on complex cases.
The Role
- Assist on a varied caseload of high-value catastrophic injury and large loss claims
- Conduct liability investigations and quantum analysis on multi-track matters
- Take witness statements, review medical evidence and manage evidential documentation
- Prepare case reports and client updates in line with insurer SLA requirements
- Support court hearings, CMCs and pre-trial preparation
- Draft legal documents including applications, pleadings and client advice
- Work closely with partners on complex litigation strategy
- Support the development of strong insurer and commercial client relationships
About You
- A qualified Solicitor with experience in personal injury litigation
- Ideally experienced in defendant catastrophic injury or large loss work
- Confident managing complex and high-value cases
- Highly organised with strong drafting, analytical and case management skills
- Comfortable working to deadlines and insurer reporting requirements
- Commercially aware and interested in developing client relationships
- A collaborative team player with strong attention to detail
- Candidates with claimant catastrophic injury experience and transferable skills are also encouraged to apply
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave and birthday leave
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Private medical insurance and dental plan insurance
- Life assurance
- Bike to work scheme
- Discount benefits
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.
Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332
Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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