Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate in Birmingham with a hybrid working model. Ideal for those with defendant personal injury experience or claimant solicitors ready to transition. The role offers clear career progression towards a Legal Director position and involves managing complex, high-value claims while mentoring juniors and building client relationships.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + option to purchase 5 more

Private medical & dental coverage

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Up to 8% pension contributions

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous defendant personal injury experience preferred, but not essential.
• Claimant solicitors are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Managing own caseload of Catastrophic Injury files.
• Supporting senior fee earners on significant claims.
• Mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate Location: Birmingham (Hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days WFH) Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

My client is an international law firm, and they are looking to recruit a Catastrophic Injury Associate for their expanding Catastrophic Injury department in Birmingham. An ideal role for Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor ready to step up into Catastrophic Injury work, or a Claimant Solicitor looking to make the move to a top-tier defendant practice. The idea for the role is to have the successful candidate progress to Legal Director.

You’ll be working on a varied caseload of complex, high-value files including RTA, EL/PL, and indemnity matters alongside Legal 500-recognised Partners. This is an excellent opportunity to assist on and run large loss claims, gaining hands-on experience with some of the most challenging and rewarding files in the industry.
What you’ll be doing:

• Managing your own caseload of Catastrophic Injury files
• Supporting senior fee earners on significant, high-value catastrophic claims
• Conducting liability investigations, policy coverage reviews, and quantum assessments
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development
• Building strong relationships with longstanding clients and helping grow new ones

What we’re looking for:

• Previous defendant personal injury experience (Catastrophic Injury not essential)
• OR claimant solicitors looking to transition into defendant work
• Confident, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills

Why join?

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE + bonus
• Hybrid working (2 days in office / 3 from home)
• 25 days annual leave + option to purchase 5 more
• Private medical & dental, enhanced maternity/paternity, up to 8% pension contributions
• Clear career progression and development opportunities with the idea to progress to Legal Director

For a confidential chat, please get in touch.

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