Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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Location: Liverpool

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Job Description

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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. NnYou 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+. NnnYour new role

As a Catastrophic Loss Associate, you will be responsible for:

Assistingon 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 hearingsand ensuring compliance with court directions and deadlines

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Supporting and mentoring more junior team members

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nnWhat you’ll need to succeed

QualifiedSolicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (ideally 5+ PQE)

Experience handingor 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 managecompeting 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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nnWhat you’ll get in return

Opportunity to work on market-leading catastrophic injury work

Clear progressionpathway within a recognised national team

Very flexible hybrid working arrangements and a high level of home working.

Competitive salaryand comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and inclusive working culture

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nnWhat youneed to do now

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Posted: July 8th, 2026