Assistant Lawyer - RTA Complex Injury

Davies; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Lawyer to join their Complex Injury Claims Team. This role offers the chance to work alongside leading experts in catastrophic injury cases, handling high-value claims with a focus on personal injury law. The ideal candidate will have between NQ and 5 years PQE, showcasing strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail. You'll engage with senior claims handlers and assist in enhancing the firm's profile while developing your expertise in this challenging field. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive and dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP

Death In Service

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• NQ to 5 years PQE with solid experience in personal injury law.
• Proven experience in handling multitrack personal injury cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex injury claims with values typically over £1m.
• Conduct forensic analysis of evidence and prepare technical advice.

Skills

Personal Injury Law

Critical Thinking

Quantum Analysis

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Client Care

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

Assistant Lawyer - RTA Complex Injury

Application Deadline: 16 May 2025

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newcastle

Description

This role offers the opportunity for a qualified lawyer to work with recognised market leaders in catastrophic injury work within our Complex Injury Claims Team. The Lead Lawyer with whom the Assistant Lawyer will work alongside handles non-delegated, high value multi track and catastrophic injury claims including multi-million pound brain injury, spinal injury, amputation and fatal claims. These cases are some of the highest value in the market and are run to the highest of standards.

We are looking for an ambitious individual who has solid previous experience in personal injury. You will be between NQ and 5 years PQE level with a keenness to progress in this specialist area of law.

Experience of indemnity, liability and complex medical issues is preferred and excellent attention to detail essential. The role will also involve the need to engage with senior claims handlers in long-standing insurance clients as well as assisting the Lead Lawyer in activities that enhance and develop Keoghs profile. This really is a fantastic opportunity to build on your already gained PI experience in a complex, high value area of law.

This role is based in our Newcastle office and is a full time opportunity.

Key Accountabilities

You will work as part of a team progressing each file from the receipt of papers from the Insurer to claims resolution dealing with aspects of liability and quantum. The role will include:

• Working with the Lead Lawyer to manage a caseload of complex injury claims consisting of claims typically valued in excess of £1m.
• Communicating with insurer clients, dealing with their queries and updating them as the matter progresses.
• Forensic analysis of voluminous quantum evidence, preparing chronologies, identifying anomalies and other relevant information across various sources and categories of evidence.
• Using your existing knowledge of complex and catastrophic injury symptomology to identify relevant issues within medical records in order to instruct medical experts, drawing key issues to their attention.
• Critical analysis of sources of liability evidence and identifying any gaps.
• Drafting concise technical advice on all aspects of claim handling to include advice on indemnity, liability, quantum and causation issues and claims resolution for strategy discussion with the Lead Lawyer.
• Proactively identifying next steps required on matter, discussing those aspects with the Lead Lawyer and taking action as agreed.
• Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements.
• Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc.
• Drafting pleadings and applications.
• Instructing counsel and attending conferences, JSMs, mediations both remotely and in person.
• Make full use of the firm’s Case Management System in progressing files from receipt to closure.
• Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required.
• Delegate assigned tasks for a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

As well as all the key ingredients that make you a successful lawyer we are essentially looking for:

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive - NQ to 5 year PQE
• Proven experience in a Personal Injury role having handled multitrack work as a minimum
• Experience of indemnity, liability and complex medical issues is essential
• Critical thinking and quantum analysis experience required
• Good telephone advocacy skills
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent client care skills
• Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent research skills
• A strong knowledge of relevant insurance principles

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation