Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

BCL Legal Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is delighted to assist a prestigious UK firm in recruiting a Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss Associate. The role sits within a growing Defendant Personal Injury team, handling high-value and complex claims for insurers and self-insured organisations.

You will work closely with an experienced Partner on a varied caseload, developing your own matters, mentoring juniors, and expanding client relationships as you progress.

Qualifications

• Solid experience of personal injury litigation.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload with autonomy.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Genuine interest in developing your career within catastrophic injury / large loss.
• PQE is flexible and applications are welcomed from candidates with appropriate experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with high-value, complex large loss and catastrophic injury claims.
• Liability investigations, including taking witness statements and reviewing evidence.
• Assessing quantum and interpreting medical records and reports.
• Managing interlocutory matters, CMCs and court proceedings.
• Drafting legal documents, reports and client advice.
• Managing reporting and reserving requirements in line with client SLAs.
• Attending court, conferences and pre-trial meetings.
• Developing client relationships and assisting with training and case clinics.
• Supporting Partners with existing client relationships and business development.
• Mentoring junior members of the team and supporting NQs.
• Developing your own caseload as experience and client relationships grow.
• Opportunities to undertake your own advocacy are encouraged.

Job description

Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss Associate

Defendant Personal Injury | Flexible PQE | UK

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced personal injury lawyer to join an expanding Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team within a highly regarded, multi-award-winning firm.

The team handles a broad range of high-value and complex claims, covering motor, EL/PL and indemnity work, acting for major insurers and self-insured commercial organisations.

The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced Partner on a varied caseload of large loss matters, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and autonomy as they develop.

The role will include:

• Assisting with high-value, complex large loss and catastrophic injury claims
• Liability investigations, including taking witness statements and reviewing evidence
• Assessing quantum and interpreting medical records and reports
• Managing interlocutory matters, CMCs and court proceedings
• Drafting legal documents, reports and client advice
• Managing reporting and reserving requirements in line with client SLAs
• Attending court, conferences and pre-trial meetings
• Developing client relationships and assisting with training and case clinics
• Supporting Partners with existing client relationships and business development
• Mentoring junior members of the team and supporting NQs
• Developing your own caseload as experience and client relationships grow
• Opportunities to undertake your own advocacy are encouraged

About you

The firm is looking for an ambitious personal injury lawyer who is keen to progress their career and develop within a specialist large loss environment.

Ideally, you will have experience of defendant large loss or catastrophic injury litigation, although candidates coming from a claimant personal injury background with strong transferable skills will also be considered.

You should have:

• Solid experience of personal injury litigation
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• The ability to manage a caseload with a good degree of autonomy
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, demanding environmentA genuine interest in developing your career within catastrophic injury / large loss

PQE is flexible and applications are welcomed from candidates with the appropriate experience and skill set, rather than being limited to a particular level.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a growing team, work on genuinely complex and high-value claims, and have a clear opportunity to develop their career.