Assistant Lawyer - RTA Complex Injury

Davies; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for an Assistant Lawyer to join their Complex Injury Claims Team. This full-time role involves managing high-value cases, utilizing your expertise in personal injury law. Ideal candidates will have a strong law background with a focus on client care and complex medical issues. Join a professional services firm offering significant growth opportunities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

Holiday entitlement

Health plans

Wellbeing support

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 0-5 years PQE.
• Proven experience in personal injury law.
• Experience with multi-track cases and complex medical issues.

Responsibilities

• Managing high-value complex injury claims over £1m.
• Communicating with insurer clients and preparing analyses.
• Drafting pleadings and attending court hearings.

Skills

Critical thinking

Quantum analysis

Advocacy

Communication

Client care

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Assistant Lawyer - RTA Complex Injury, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client:

Davies

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4cde18299413

Job Views:

31

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job 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 handles high-value multi-track and catastrophic injury claims, including brain injury, spinal injury, amputation, and fatal claims, often valued in the millions. These cases are managed to the highest standards.

We seek an ambitious individual with solid experience in personal injury law, ideally between NQ and 5 years PQE, eager to specialise further. Experience with indemnity, liability, and complex medical issues is preferred, with excellent attention to detail essential. The role involves engaging with senior claims handlers and assisting in activities to develop Keoghs' profile. This is a great opportunity to advance your PI career in a complex, high-value legal area.

This is a full-time position based in our Newcastle office.

Key Accountabilities

You will work as part of a team managing each case from receipt of papers to resolution, dealing with liability and quantum aspects. Responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of complex injury claims, typically valued over £1m, alongside the Lead Lawyer.
• Communicating with insurer clients, handling queries, and providing updates.
• Analyzing extensive quantum evidence, preparing chronologies, and identifying anomalies.
• Using your knowledge of injury symptomology to identify issues in medical records and instruct experts.
• Analyzing liability evidence and identifying gaps.
• Drafting technical advice on all aspects of claim handling, including indemnity, liability, quantum, and causation.
• Proactively planning next steps and discussing strategies with the Lead Lawyer.
• Interviewing witnesses, drafting statements, and liaising with involved parties.
• Drafting pleadings and applications, instructing counsel, and attending conferences, mediations, and court hearings.
• Using the firm's Case Management System effectively.
• Delegating tasks to Legal Assistants or Paralegals and supporting their development.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

We are looking for:

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with 0-5 years PQE.
• Proven experience in personal injury, handling multi-track cases.
• Experience with indemnity, liability, and complex medical issues.
• Critical thinking and quantum analysis skills.
• Good advocacy, communication, and client care skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of insurance principles.

Additional benefits include Davies Incentive Plan, holiday entitlement, health plans, wellbeing support, pension contributions, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, and various discounts.

We are a professional services and technology firm partnering with leading insurance and regulated businesses, delivering solutions across claims, underwriting, and digital transformation. Our team of over 8,000 operates across ten countries, serving more than 1,500 clients worldwide.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN, United Kingdom