Catastrophic Personal Injury Solicitor
14 days ago
Liverpool
Catastrophic Personal Injury Solicitor - Liverpool - Up to £45,000 \n \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Catastrophic Personal Injury Solicitor to join a leading defendant insurance litigation team based in Liverpool. \n \n The successful Catastrophic Personal Injury Solicitor will manage a caseload of complex, high-value personal injury claims while supporting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury matters involving life-changing injuries across a broad range of insurance disputes. \n \n The Role: \n \n\n • Manage a caseload of complex and high-value defendant personal injury claims\n, • Assist senior lawyers on catastrophic injury matters involving motor, employer's liability and public liability claims\n, • Investigate liability, causation and quantum, preparing strategic advice for insurer clients\n, • Review evidence and identify any additional enquiries required\n, • Liaise with insurers, counsel, experts, witnesses and other key stakeholders\n, • Instruct medical and non-medical experts throughout the lifecycle of claims\n, • Draft legal documents including pleadings, reports, correspondence and settlement documentation\n, • Attend court hearings, mediations, conferences and settlement meetings where required\n, • Maintain accurate case records, action plans and key litigation deadlines\n, • Support the development of junior team members where appropriate\n, • Ensure compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, rehabilitation principles and internal procedures\n, • Keep up to date with developments in catastrophic injury and personal injury litigation\n\n \n About You: \n \n\n • Qualified Solicitor with 0-3 years' PQE\n, • Experience handling defendant personal injury litigation, ideally involving motor or EL/PL claims\n, • Previous experience of catastrophic injury or other high-value claims is beneficial but not essential\n, • Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation process\n, • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail\n, • Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines\n, • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build relationships with clients and colleagues\n, • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team\n\n \n Benefits: \n \n\n • Competitive salary up to £45,000 depending on experience\n, • 28 days' annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n, • Annual bonus scheme\n, • Private medical insurance options\n, • Life assurance 4x salary\n, • Pension scheme and financial wellbeing support\n, • Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work scheme\n, • Supportive and inclusive working culture\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone. \n \n Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332 \n Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.