Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

KERV Legal; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

KERV Legal in Southampton is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its Complex Injury team. You will manage high-value, multi-track catastrophic injury claims, including brain and spinal injuries, amputations, and fatal claims for major insurer clients.

The role requires strong analytical skills, thorough knowledge of the litigation process and deadlines, and the ability to supervise junior staff and liaise with counsel through trials and conferences.

Qualifications

• Experience handling or assisting with high-value, multi-track personal injury claims.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of the litigation process, court rules, and relevant case law.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with a caseload of complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims from instruction to trial.
• Analyze liability, medical, and quantum evidence, including the use of Ogden Tables.
• Draft technical advice, pleadings, and legal documentation.
• Instruct counsel and attend conferences, JSMs, mediations, and trials.
• Support and delegate work to junior team members.

Skills

High-value PI claims

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Litigation process knowledge

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

£40,000.00 - £52,000.00 per year

Experience handling or assisting with high-value, multi-track personal injury claims; sound understanding of the litigation process, court rules, and relevant case law.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

KERV Legal is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its Complex Injury team in Southampton. The role involves managing high-value, multi-track litigation, including brain and spinal injuries, amputations, and fatal claims across EL, PL, and RTA matters for major insurer clients.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Proven experience in handling or assisting with high-value, multi-track personal injury claims.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of the litigation process, court rules, and relevant case law.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage and assist with a caseload of complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims from instruction to trial.
• Analyze liability, medical, and quantum evidence, including the use of Ogden Tables.
• Draft technical advice, pleadings, and legal documentation.
• Instruct counsel and attend conferences, JSMs, mediations, and trials.
• Support and delegate work to junior team members.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Salary: £40,000 - £52,000 per annum (based on experience).
Mode: Full-time, Hybrid (1 day per week in the Southampton office).