Associate - Major Injury & Casualty

DWF Law LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Birmingham is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate for the Casualty team. You will manage a varied caseload while supporting senior members in complex matters. Essential qualifications include strong advocacy skills and the ability to handle complex cases. The firm offers a comprehensive rewards package beyond salary, promoting well-being and a positive candidate experience.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Comprehensive rewards package

Qualifications

• Qualified with experience handling Casualty, EL/PL, Abuse, Public Sector Utilities or Product Liability.
• Strong advocacy skills and experience representing clients at inquests.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work independently.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient progress of cases with senior fee earners.
• Manage varied caseload independently.
• Build stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Why join us?

DWF are currently seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Casualty team in Birmingham.

The Casualty Insurance team work with a prestigious client list that continues to grow; many of whom are household names. Providing expertise in complex, catastrophic and large loss claims the team manage a varied defendant caseload including, Casualty, EL/PL, Abuse, Public Sector Utilities and Product Liability.

As Associate/Senior Associate you will be expected to manage your own varied caseload along with providing support to Directors and Partners with other wide ranging and complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring, in conjunction with senior fee earners, that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Strong technical ability to include a thorough grasp of principles and case law and topics.
• Working with our valued and long-standing clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices.
• Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practices.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Qualified with experience of handling in your own right or supporting senior team members on either a defendant Casualty, EL/PL, Abuse, Public Sector Utilities or, Product Liability caseload.
• Strong advocacy skills and experience representing clients at inquests.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work independently.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to providing high-quality legal services and client care.

What we offer

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.