Catastrophic Personal Injury Associate Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,200 - 63,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Birthday leave

Clear career progression opportunities

Strong partner mentorship

Excellent training and professional development

Job summary

William James Recruitment is looking for a qualified Associate Solicitor to join their growing Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team in Manchester. The role involves managing a varied caseload of high-value personal injury claims, conducting investigations, and preparing legal documents. Offering a salary of up to £58,000, the position includes benefits such as 25 days annual leave, hybrid working arrangements, and clear career progression opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor with experience in personal injury litigation.
• Experience in defendant catastrophic injury or large loss work is ideal.
• Confident managing complex and high-value cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist on a varied caseload of high-value catastrophic injury and large loss claims.
• Conduct liability investigations and quantum analysis on multi-track matters.
• Prepare case reports and client updates in line with insurer SLA requirements.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Complex case management

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Large Loss / Catastrophic Injury Associate – Manchester – Up to £58,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a growing Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team within a multi-award-winning national law firm.

The team handles complex, high-value personal injury claims for insurers and commercial clients, working on matters involving serious and life-changing injuries across motor, employer’s liability and public liability claims.

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking for an Associate Solicitor to support large loss litigation and play a key role in delivering strategic defence work on complex cases.

The Role

• Assist on a varied caseload of high-value catastrophic injury and large loss claims
• Conduct liability investigations and quantum analysis on multi-track matters
• Take witness statements, review medical evidence and manage evidential documentation
• Prepare case reports and client updates in line with insurer SLA requirements
• Support court hearings, CMCs and pre-trial preparation
• Draft legal documents including applications, pleadings and client advice
• Work closely with partners on complex litigation strategy
• Support the development of strong insurer and commercial client relationships

About You

• A qualified solicitor with experience in personal injury litigation
• Ideally experienced in defendant catastrophic injury or large loss work
• Confident managing complex and high-value cases
• Highly organised with strong drafting, analytical and case management skills
• Comfortable working to deadlines and insurer reporting requirements
• Commercially aware and interested in developing client relationships
• A collaborative team player with strong attention to detail
• Candidates with claimant catastrophic injury experience and transferable skills are also encouraged to apply

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £58,000, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Birthday leave
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression opportunities within a leading national team
• A supportive environment with strong partner mentorship
• Excellent training and professional development