Catastrophic Injury Solicitor jobs Liverpool – Associate or Senior Associate – £1m+ matters
Catastrophic Injury Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) – Liverpool
The complex injury team of one of our top nation firms is looking to recruit an experienced solicitor to strengthen the team’s Liverpool offering. The successful candidate will work directly with a Partner, advising key clients of the firm on high-value injury cases predominantly arising from Employers’ Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL), with some Road Traffic Accident (RTA) matters.
Overview
- Job Title: Associate or Senior Associate
- Location: Liverpool
- Salary: to £65,000
- Work pattern: hybrid working
- Reports to: Partner
- Expertise: Candidates should demonstrate defendant insurance experience though claimant experience will potentially be considered, depending on the candidate.
Who they are looking for
The Partners are open to considering a broad range of candidates. In particular, you should demonstrate:
- Solid experience in complex injury or technical multi-track work.
- Defendant insurance experience preferred, but claimant experience will be considered.
- Strong team player with the ability to develop and maintain relationships.
- Technical excellence coupled with commercial acumen.
Work undertaken by solicitors in the catastrophic injury team
The exact nature of the work you will undertake will depend on your level of PQE, but as a general guide.
- Interview witnesses, draft statements, and prepare court documents including pleadings and applications.
- Instruct counsel and attend conferences, Joint Settlement Meetings (JSMs), and mediations.
- Manage a varied caseload of complex EL/PL cases, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and fatal claims.
- Build and maintain relationships with insurer clients.
- Assist the Partner in drafting technical advice covering analysis on reserves, indemnity, liability, quantum, and causation issues.
- Attend court proceedings in person or via telephone as required.
- Delegate tasks to Paralegals and assist in their technical development.
Developing your catastrophic injury career
Benefit from a clear and transparent career progression framework designed to advance candidates through achievable milestones. Gain insight into your role’s future at the firm during the interview process.
If you’re a developing catastrophic injury lawyer seeking to work alongside industry leaders, don’t hesitate to apply.
Please explore our website for a full list of all our opportunities: www.bydandgroup.co.uk
