Catastrophic Loss Solicitor/Associate

Description:

Your new company

Our client is a leading global legal business seeking to expand its Catastrophic Loss team in Manchester. The firm is well recognised for delivering high-quality legal and claims solutions across insurance and complex litigation, with a strong reputation for handling high-value, technically challenging work. You'll be joining a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports career development and progression.

This is a retrain role for those with strong multi-track personal injury experience and strong academics. Applications are welcomed from claimant and defendant solicitors or chartered legal executives.

Your new role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor or junior Solicitor to join a specialist catastrophic injury team. You will manage your own caseload of multi-track personal injury claims while also assisting on high-value, complex catastrophic loss matters, including brain injury, spinal injury, and fatal accident claims.

The role offers exposure to high-quality defendant work, primarily acting for insurers and large corporates, with strong supervision and development support.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing a caseload of multi-track personal injury claims (EL/PL and/or RTA)
Assisting senior lawyers on complex, high-value catastrophic injury cases
Advising clients on liability, quantum, and case strategy
Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and court pleadings
Preparing cases for trial and attending hearings where appropriate
Engaging in settlement negotiations and ADR processes
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Staying up to date with legal developments within catastrophic injury and insurance law

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ+)
Strong multi-track personal injury experience (defendant experience preferred, but claimant backgrounds will be considered)
Experience of handling or assisting on EL/PL and/or RTA matters
Solid understanding of liability and quantum
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills and client-facing ability
Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case management
Strong academic background

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package, including a strong bonus structure
High level of home working
Access to high-quality catastrophic injury work
Clear progression and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
гибrid working model with flexibility

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