Chartered Legal Executive - Catastrophic Loss

DWF Law LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global provider of integrated legal services in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role in the Catastrophic Loss team offers the chance to manage high value claims, including complex Road Traffic Accidents and Employers Liability cases. With a focus on collaboration and client relationships, you will work alongside experienced partners to deliver exceptional legal services. Embrace flexible working patterns in a hybrid setup that values diversity and inclusivity. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal field, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years PQE with experience in high value personal injury claims.
• Strong knowledge in Employers Liability and Public Liability matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high value claims in catastrophic injury and EL/PL matters.
• Draft pleadings, attend court hearings, and gather evidence.

Skills

Employers Liability

Public Liability

Road Traffic Accidents

Catastrophic Injury

Client Relationship Management

Education

2-6 years PQE

Job description

Why join us?

The Catastrophic Loss team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team deals with a range of high value files with values from £150k up to £20m, including Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters.

The team are predominantly based from our London office on a hybrid basis, we are open to flexible working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Working with partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, compromising of a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and RTA matters
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements
• Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
• To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• 2-6 years PQE
• Technically experienced in and a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and catastrophic injury work
• Experience handling high value defendant personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right person for the position or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.