Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

Weightmans Llp; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans LLP is seeking a Large Loss Lawyer (NQ–3PQE) to join our national Large Loss team in Liverpool/Manchester. You will manage your own caseload of catastrophic and high-value personal injury claims and assist with corporate transactional work and company law advisory tasks.

We value accuracy, deadline discipline and a collaborative approach. You should be a qualified solicitor with 0-3 years PQE and experience in defendant PI cases; familiarity with High Value Large Loss is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 0-3 YR PQE solicitor
• Experience of managing a defendant personal injury litigation caseload (either Motor or EL/PL preferred).
• Experience of high value Large Loss work is not strictly necessary
• An eye for detail is essential
• The ability to work to deadlines/ targets and work under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
• Knowledge of CPR procedures/technical ability

Responsibilities

• Assist the partners and manage own caseload of catastrophic and high value PI cases
• Assist in initial investigations and in reporting to clients/ preparing internal strategy report as appropriate
• Review and analyse databases and make further investigations as appropriate
• Liaise with other solicitors, insurers, police, HSE and witnesses to gather evidence
• Instruct various experts as appropriate
• Control Case Manager Diary and action lists
• Attend at court hearings as appropriate
• Attend conferences and JSMs as directed by partner, subject to client approval
• Draft letters, reports, reserve sheets and action plans as directed
• Assist with the management, supervision and development of more junior members of the team
• Complete client and firm MI procedures
• Comply with Data Protection Compliance and Procedures
• Comply with CPR and rehabilitation protocol
• Keep up to date with legal developments in high value personal injury
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets/KPIs
• Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
• Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans' values

Skills

0-3 PQE solicitor

Defendant PI experience

High value Large Loss

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Team or independent

CPR procedures knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

About your new role

Our national Large Loss team provides an expert, experienced legal service dealing with claims involving injuries of the utmost severity and complex technical insurance work. Weightmans' Large Loss team handles claims reserved at over 350,000, representing over 800 million of client reserves. The claims are varied including Motor, employers' liability, public liability and product liability. Typical cases involve brain, spinal and amputation injuries and also substantial dependency fatality claims.

We are currently recruiting for a Large Loss Lawyer NQ - 3YR PQE to join our Large Loss team.

The successful candidate will manage own workload and assist other lawyers in relation to corporate transactional work and company law advisory work.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist the partners and manage own caseload of catastrophic and high value PI cases
• Assist in initial investigations and in reporting to clients/ preparing internal strategy report as appropriate
• Review and analyse databases and make further investigations as appropriate
• Liaise with other solicitors, insurers, police, HSE and witnesses to gather evidence
• Instruct various experts as appropriate
• Control Case Manager Diary and action lists
• Attend at court hearings as appropriate
• Attend conferences and JSMs as directed by partner, subject to client approval
• Draft letters, reports, reserve sheets and action plans as directed
• Assist with the management, supervision and development of more junior members of the team
• Complete client and firm MI procedures
• Comply with Data Protection Compliance and Procedures
• Comply with CPR and rehabilitation protocol
• Keep up to date with legal developments in high value personal injury
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets/KPIs
• Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
• Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans' values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor and have a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.

• 0-3 YR PQE solicitor
• Experience of managing a defendant personal injury litigation caseload (either Motor or EL/PL preferred).
• Experience of high value Large Loss work is not strictly necessary
• An eye for detail is essential
• The ability to work to deadlines/ targets and work under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
• Knowledge of CPR procedures/technical ability

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.

Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit the Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!

Location

Liverpool, Manchester

Position

Large Loss Liverpool

Salary Details

Depending on experience

Contract Type

Permanent

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time