Catastrophic Injury Associate Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Catastrophic Injury Associate Solicitor with 4-8 years' PQE. This role involves managing high-value claims and assisting on serious injury cases. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong client care skills and a proven ability to build relationships. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Ideally 4+ years PQE in serious injury.
• Proven experience handling catastrophic injury claims.
• Strong understanding of the Rehabilitation Code.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-value multi-track claims.
• Assist Partners on catastrophic injury cases.
• Deliver exceptional client care.

Skills

Client care skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Catastrophic Injury Associate Solicitor

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

National law firm have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor (Associate level) with ideally 4-8 years' PQE to join their award-winning Catastrophic Injury Team in their Birmingham office.

Why Join?

• One of the fastest-growing serious injury teams in the UK
• Ranked in Chambers and Legal 500
• Multiple PI Awards shortlists
• National presence with a collaborative, supportive culture

The Role

• Manage a caseload of high-value multi-track claims
• Assist Partners on catastrophic injury cases (brain, spinal cord, amputation)
• Attend clients in hospitals and homes
• Deliver exceptional client care and maintain meticulous file management
• Build and nurture relationships with referrers, experts, and counsel
• Engage in business development and support the firm's charity partners

Requirements

• Ideally 4+ years PQE in serious injury within a recognised team
• Proven experience handling catastrophic injury claims
• Strong understanding of the Rehabilitation Code and Serious Injury Guide
• Experience supervising junior fee earners is desired but not essential
• Given the nature of the role and sensitive issues involving vulnerable clients, exceptional client care skills are essential. You should be an excellent communicator able to demonstrate strong developing relationships with both clients and colleagues.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of seriously injured clients, my client would be keen to speak with you.

For more information about this role please contact Kate Sinclair at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0121 200 5578

(m) 07921 001235

(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*