Catastrophic Injury Solicitor - NQ to 2 PQE

Cape Clarke; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Clarke is recruiting a Catastrophic Injury Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) for its Manchester team on a hybrid basis. You will handle high-value defendant injury matters with exposure to motor, EL/PL and indemnity work.

You will investigate liability, review witness and medical evidence, prepare documents and client advice, and assist with court proceedings and pre-trial preparation alongside senior lawyers.

Qualifications

• NQ–2 PQE solicitor with personal injury litigation experience.
• Defendant experience preferred; claimant experience welcome.
• Analytical drafting and injury law development mindset.
• Organised, meets court deadlines and reports.

Responsibilities

• Investigate liability, review witness and medical evidence.
• Prepare legal documents, client advice and case reports.
• Assist with court proceedings, conferences and pre-trial preparation.
• Collaborate with insurers and corporate clients alongside senior lawyers.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Job description

Catastrophic Injury Solicitor - NQ to 2 PQE

Salary: £45,000 - £62,000
Location: Manchester | Hybrid working
Experience: NQ - 2 PQE

Move into high-value defendant injury litigation early in your career. I'm recruiting a junior solicitor for an international insurance firm's Manchester Large Loss team, with relevant claimant PI experience also considered.

You'll assist on substantial motor, EL/PL and indemnity matters, taking on delegated work from senior lawyers. As your experience develops, there is scope to lead lower-value large loss cases.

The Role

• Investigate liability and review witness and medical evidence.
• Prepare legal documents, client advice and case reports.
• Assist with court proceedings, case management conferences and pre-trial preparation.
• Work with insurer and self-insured corporate clients alongside senior members of the team.

About You

• A solicitor at NQ - 2 PQE with personal injury litigation experience.
• Defendant experience is preferred; transferable claimant experience is welcome.
• Careful analysis, clear drafting and an interest in developing complex injury expertise.
• An organised approach to court deadlines and client reporting.

Why Consider This Role?

You'll gain exposure to different aspects of Large Loss litigation, from indemnity and liability to quantum, with senior lawyers delegating more complex work as you develop. The role is based in Manchester with hybrid working.