Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

Liverpool
£40,000 - £50,000

Catastrophic Injury Solicitor jobs Liverpool – £1m+ matters – Legal Executive or Solicitor
 
Catastrophic Injury Solicitor – Liverpool
 
The complex injury team of one of our top national firms is looking to recruit a solicitor or legal executive to strengthen the team’s Liverpool offering. The successful candidate will work directly with a Partner assisting on a broad range of complex injury matters from spinal and head injuries to amputations.
 
Summary

  • Job Title: Solicitor or Associate
  • Location: Liverpool
  • Salary: to £50,000
  • 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.

Catastrophic injury arising out of RTA and EL/PL matters
  
This is a varied role within a leading complex injury team 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.

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.

Who they are looking for

We are interested in speaking to candidates with:

  • 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.

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

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