Associate (2-5 PQE) - Catastrophic Injury/Large Loss

Clyde & Co Claims LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking an experienced Associate for its Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss team in the UK. The role involves assisting on high-value large loss files, with autonomy to work with Partners and develop client relationships.

The successful candidate will mentor junior team members and may lead lower-value cases as experience grows. The role requires experience in defendant large loss litigation or transferable claimant skills, a drive to succeed, and the ability to operate

Qualifications

• Experience in personal injury litigation and large loss claims.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and meet client SLAs.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional service and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist on high-value large loss files and motor/EL/PL indemnity cases.
• Support Partners and develop client relationships through case clinics and training.
• Draft advocacy and legal documents; handle court timetables and statements.
• Contribute to business development and servicing existing clients.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Time management

Client service

Meeting deadlines

Adaptability

Job description

The Role

The Role Our Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss team covers every aspect of a claim, including liability investigations, policy coverage assessments, quantum assessments for all levels of multi-track claims. This role will be assisting on a variety of large loss work ranging from motor, EL/PL, and indemnity. We are looking for an experienced lawyer who is looking for the next step in their career to work as part of an existing team. They will be able to hit the ground running and work with a degree of autonomy assisting a Partner on high value, large loss files. There are endless opportunities for career development, the Partner will regularly delegate complex aspects of a case and you will be able to develop client contact and relationships through delivering training and assisting with case clinics. Once client relationships are well developed there could also be the opportunity to lead on lower value, large loss cases of your own. Mentoring/supporting the NQ in the team and junior members of the wider team would also form part of the remit of this role and it is encouraged to complete your own advocacy. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a drive to succeed and develop their career as an Associate and should ideally have experience of defendant large loss litigation. However, transferable skills gained in a Claimant environment would also be considered. The level of PQE for this role is flexible as we are looking for the right level of experience and skill set and encourage applications from all candidates who feel they meet the brief.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with all members of the team and you will be exposed to a variety of work, but predominantly acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations.
• Assisting on a varied caseload of motor, EL/PL and indemnity large loss cases.
• Carrying out investigations with live defenders and taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.
• Identifying information requirements and securing required documentation/evidence from claimant representatives
• Adhering to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs
• File Management - including initial reports, updating reports and correspondence
• Attending and appearing at court and pre-trial meetings, and adhering to court timetables
• You will support the Partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation
• Drafting of all legal documents and client advice.
• Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CMCs and client meetings
• Supporting marketing and business development activity with the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group

Essential Skills & Experience

• You will be a highly determined individual able to adapt well within a demanding, fast-paced team.
• You will have experience of consistently performing to a high standard, with the ability to meet deadlines and all chargeable targets
• You will have experience of personal injury litigation
• You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge.
• You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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