Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss Associate

Clyde & Co; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Manchester is seeking an experienced Associate to join the Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss team. You will assist Partners on high-value files, develop client relationships, and contribute to case clinics and training.

The role offers autonomy, mentorship, and exposure to motor, EL/PL, and indemnity large loss work, with opportunities to lead on lower-value cases as you progress.

Qualifications

• You will be a highly determined individual able to adapt well within a demanding, fast-paced team.
• You will have experience of consistently performing to a high standard, with the ability to meet deadlines and all chargeable targets.
• You will have experience of personal injury litigation.
• You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge.
• You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with all members of the team and you will be exposed to a variety of work, but predominantly acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations.
• Assisting on a varied caseload of motor, EL/PL and indemnity large loss cases.
• Carrying out investigations with live defenders and taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.
• Identifying information requirements and securing required documentation/evidence from claimant representatives
• Adhering to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs
• File Management - including initial reports, updating reports and correspondence
• Attending and appearing at court and pre-trial meetings, and adhering to court timetables
• You will support the Partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation
• Drafting of all legal documents and client advice.
• Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CMCs and client meetings
• Supporting marketing and business development activity with the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group

Skills

Personal injury experience

Deadline discipline

Client relationship

Autonomy

Job description

Clyde & Co in Manchester is seeking an experienced Associate to join the Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss team. You will assist Partners on high-value files, develop client relationships, and contribute to case clinics and training.

The role offers autonomy, mentorship, and exposure to motor, EL/PL, and indemnity large loss work, with opportunities to lead on lower-value cases as you progress.