Casualty - Solicitor, Associate , Senior Associate – All locations considered

Weightmans; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Weightmans is seeking qualified Solicitors, Associates and Senior Associates to join our national Casualty team in the UK. You will handle casualty claims and provide commercially focused advice to a diverse client base within the insurance sector.

We offer high-quality work, collaboration, and genuine career progression. The role supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements and a supportive culture that prioritises development and client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with casualty experience.
• Experience in casualty, personal injury, or defendant insurance litigation.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.
• Commercial awareness and client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of casualty claims and litigation matters.
• Deliver commercially focused legal advice to a broad client base.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development and networking initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the national Claims business.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members where appropriate.
• Ensure excellent client service and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Casualty litigation

Personal injury

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Regulatory compliance

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

About your new role

We have a number of opportunities available to join our growing national Casualty team. We are seeking ambitious and talented qualified Solicitors, Associates and Senior Associates to support a diverse caseload of casualty matters while contributing to the continued success and growth of the practice.

This role offers exposure to high-quality work, a collaborative team environment and the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients across the insurance sector. Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or further develop your expertise within casualty litigation, this is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of casualty claims and litigation matters.
• Deliver commercially focused legal advice to a broad client base.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development and networking initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the national Claims business.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members where appropriate.
• Ensure excellent client service and compliance with regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• High-quality and complex casualty work.
• Nationally recognised clients and expert colleagues.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and inclusive culture.
• Access to learning and development programmes designed to help you thrive.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

We are interested in hearing from qualified candidates at Solicitor, Associate and Senior Associate level who can demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience in casualty, personal injury, defendant insurance litigation or related areas.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering client-focused solutions.

Join a team that is growing nationally and committed to developing its people. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced lawyers in the market while building a rewarding and long-term career.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmansis a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’sTop Employers awards, and rankingtop 10in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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