Associate - Catastrophic Injury (Defendant Personal Injury)

Law Support Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Associate to handle complex catastrophic injury cases. The successful candidate will have experience in defendant injury work, excellent communication, and negotiation skills while managing a caseload independently. This role offers significant career progression in a highly regarded team focused on serious injury claims.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in defendant catastrophic injury or serious loss work.
• Confident managing clients and building strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of catastrophic injury and large loss cases.
• Handle both pre-litigation and litigated matters.
• Negotiate settlements and provide strategic client advice.
• Supervise junior colleagues and support business development.

Skills

Litigation skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client management

Education

UK qualified solicitor (0-5 years PQE) or CILEX equivalent

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Associate to join a market-leading defendant personal injury team specialising in catastrophic and large loss claims.

This role offers exposure to high-value, complex cases involving brain, spinal, and serious injury claims for major insurers, corporates, and loss adjusters.

The Role:

• Manage your own caseload of catastrophic injury and large loss cases (EL/PL & motor).
• Handle both pre-litigation and litigated matters.
• Negotiate settlements and provide strategic client advice.
• Supervise junior colleagues and support business development.

The Ideal Candidate:

• UK qualified solicitor (0-5 years PQE) or CILEX equivalent.
• Proven experience in defendant catastrophic injury or serious loss work.
• Excellent litigation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Confident managing clients and building strong relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded team ranked at the top of the market for serious injury work, offering strong career progression, exposure to major cases, and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.