Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Thompsons Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Car allowance

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + additional days

Employee assistance program

Enhanced parental pay

Cycle to work

Travel loans

Professional development support

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors in Manchester seeks an experienced Lawyer for our Serious Injury Team to handle high‑value personal injury claims. You will own files from instruction to resolution, leading litigation strategy, and liaising with clients, experts, and stakeholders.

You will guide junior lawyers and contribute to the team’s strength, drawing on substantial serious injury litigation experience and a client‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling serious injury claims.
• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of high‑value personal injury claims, typically worth over £1m.
• Take ownership of files from instruction to resolution and lead on litigation strategy.
• Liaise directly with clients, experts and other stakeholders; progress cases toward settlement or trial.
• Provide guidance and support to junior lawyers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Serious injury claims

Litigation

Case management

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Are you an experienced Lawyer ready to take the next step in serious injury litigation? Join our Serious Injury Team and play a pivotal role in representing clients with life-changing injuries.

Application Deadline: 6 November 2026

Department: Personal Injury

Location: Manchester

As a Lawyer in our Serious Injury Team, you will manage a varied caseload of high-value personal injury claims, typically worth in excess of £1m. These include serious orthopaedic injuries, spinal and brain injuries, amputations, and complex polytrauma cases, often arising from road traffic collisions, accidents at work, or public liability incidents.

You will take ownership of your own files from instruction to resolution, leading on litigation strategy, liaising directly with clients, experts, and other stakeholders, and progressing cases toward settlement or trial. You will also provide guidance and support to junior lawyers, contributing to the overall development and strength of the team.

We are seeking a qualified solicitor with experience in serious injury litigation and a proven track record of managing complex high value claims. Experience in catastrophic injury cases is highly desirable.

Alongside strong technical knowledge, you will have excellent negotiation and communication skills, the ability to manage a significant caseload, and a client-focused approach that ensures individuals receive the highest standard of service.

• Proven experience handling serious injury claims
• Strong litigation and case management skills
• The ability to work independently whilst supporting junior colleagues
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for clients

• Contributory pension scheme
• £4,000 Car Allowance
• Permanent health insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 5 days additional leave over Christmas
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised sports and social club
• Annual travel and parking loans
• Financial assistance for professional development