Catastrophic Injury Associate - Defendant

Cape Clarke; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Clarke is recruiting a Catastrophic Injury Associate for our Newcastle team in a national insurance practice. The role involves assisting senior lawyers on high-value defendant injury claims e.g. motor, EL/PL, and RTA matters, with direct insurer and corporate client contact.

The candidate will work in a hybrid model; 2-5 years PQE required. The Newcastle vacancy offers a challenging, high-value workload with opportunities to contribute to strategy and settlements.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with around 2-5 years' PQE.
• Experience handling defendant Multi-Track PI claims, including RTA/EL/PL.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills; able to liaise with insurers and corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior lawyers on complex, high-value injury litigation.
• Advise on liability, quantum and case strategy.
• Prepare legal documents and evidence for court.
• Contribute to settlement negotiations and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Defendant PI experience

RTA/EL/PL familiarity

PQE 2-5 years

Job description

Catastrophic Injury Associate - Defendant

Salary: £50,000 - £67,000
Location: Newcastle | Hybrid working
Experience: 2 - 5 PQE

Work on defendant injury claims valued from £150,000 to £20 million, with senior lawyers in a national Catastrophic Loss team.

I'm recruiting an Associate for the Newcastle team of an international insurance practice. The work spans serious motor, employers' liability and public liability claims, with direct insurer and corporate client contact.

The Role

• Assist senior lawyers on complex, high-value injury litigation.
• Advise on liability, quantum and case strategy.
• Prepare legal documents and evidence for court.
• Contribute to settlement negotiations and maintain client relationships.

About You

• A solicitor with around 2 - 5 years' PQE.
• Experience handling or assisting on defendant Multi-Track PI claims, including RTA or EL/PL matters.
• Strong analysis, drafting and an understanding of liability and quantum.
• Confidence communicating with insurer and corporate clients.

Working Arrangements

This is a Newcastle team vacancy with hybrid working. Candidates based in Leeds or Manchester can also be considered; the arrangement should be discussed during recruitment.