Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

William James Recruitment

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 49,500 - 60,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £55,000 DOE

28 days’ holiday + option to buy more

Hybrid working – 2 days office / 3 days home

Supportive culture with excellent progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Solicitor for its Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team. The role involves managing high-value claims, mentoring junior staff, and developing client relationships. You will work in a hybrid environment and receive support for career progression. Salary is up to £55,000.

Qualifications

Strong background in defendant catastrophic injury litigation.
Experience working to SLAs and reporting requirements is essential.
Ability to manage complex legal cases independently.

Responsibilities

Assisting on a diverse caseload of motor, EL/PL, and indemnity large loss claims.
Conducting investigations, taking witness statements, and reviewing medical evidence.
Mentoring junior team members, including supporting NQ development.

Skills

Defendant catastrophic injury litigation

Client-focused approach

Independent working

Handling complex legal issues

Job description

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Placing the best legal talent in law firms in Defendant Injury & Insurance

A leading Legal 500 law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team in Manchester.

The team advises on all aspects of complex personal injury claims — from liability investigations and policy coverage assessments to quantum analysis across multi-track matters. This role will involve supporting on high-value large loss cases spanning motor, EL/PL and indemnity claims.

You’ll work closely with a Partner on significant, high-value files, managing elements of cases with a high degree of autonomy. Over time, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your own large loss matters and play a key role in developing client relationships through training delivery and case clinics.

Career progression is actively encouraged — you’ll be given regular exposure to complex work, client contact and the chance to mentor junior team members, including NQs. Advocacy is supported for those who wish to develop in that area.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting on a diverse caseload of motor, EL/PL and indemnity large loss claims
Acting on behalf of major insurers and self-insured commercial organisations
Conducting investigations, taking witness statements and reviewing medical evidence
Drafting legal documents, client advice and managing reports in line with SLAs
Attending court hearings, CMCs and pre-trial meetings
Supporting with business development, client relationships and internal training initiatives
Mentoring junior team members, including supporting NQ development

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