Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss Fee Earner – Solicitor or Legal Executive – £1m+ Matters

Catastrophic Injury Solicitor or Legal Executive – Liverpool

Join an award-winning catastrophic injury and large loss team within a major insurance litigation firm in Liverpool. This role offers the opportunity to 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: Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Location: Liverpool
• Salary: to £50,000
• Work pattern: hybrid / remote working – 1 day in office / 4 days WFH – will consider 4 days per week as well as full-time
• Reports to: Partner
• Expertise: Candidates should demonstrate defendant insurance experience though claimant experience will potentially be considered, depending on the candidate.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Career Progression

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.