Associate Catastrophic Injury - B'ham | Manchester - Defendant

Associate – Catastrophic Injury – Birmingham | Manchester | Bristol

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate to join a highly regarded Catastrophic Injury team, working on a broad range of complex and high-value personal injury claims.

Working alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers, you will manage and assist with a varied caseload, including catastrophic injury, brain and spinal injury, motor, employer's liability (EL), public liability (PL), chronic pain, and sports-related concussion claims. The role involves both pre-litigation and litigated matters, with some cases attracting national media attention.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive and collaborative team, handling challenging, high-profile work for a diverse client base that includes major insurers and corporate organisations.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive and collaborative team, handling challenging, high-profile work for a diverse client base that includes major insurers and corporate organisations developments.

· Manage and assist with a caseload of complex catastrophic injury claims.

· Handle both litigated and pre-litigation matters.

· Draft legal documents, review evidence, and support case strategy.

· Liaise with clients, counsel, experts, insurers, and other stakeholders.

· Negotiate settlements where appropriate.

· Attend client meetings and contribute to business development activities.

· Work closely with Partners and senior colleagues on high-value and sensitive cases.

Benefits

· Exposure to high-value and complex catastrophic injury work.

· A supportive team environment with excellent mentoring and career development.

· The opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists on challenging and high-profile cases.

· A collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and long-term career progression.

Requirements

· At least 2 years' PQE as a UK Qualified Solicitor or be CILEX qualified with relevant experience.

· Previous experience in catastrophic injury defence litigation.

· Strong litigation, negotiation, and case management skills.

· Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

· A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.

How to Apply

Please apply for this role online or contact us at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

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