Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer

Keoghs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Davies in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Assistant Lawyer to join the Complex Injury team. This hybrid role offers exposure to high-value Employer's Liability, Public Liability and Road Traffic Accident claims and the opportunity to progress cases alongside a Partner.

You'll handle investigations, witness interviews, drafting and court proceedings, while developing your skills in liability and quantum. A proactive, independent approach and solid PI litigation experience are essential, with a

Qualifications

• Strong experience in personal injury litigation.
• Experience on claimant or defendant side.
• Excellent investigation and analytical skills.
• Proactive, independent worker with strong deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Progress complex personal injury claims through all stages of litigation.
• Manage investigations and identify liability and quantum issues.
• Interview witnesses and prepare witness statements.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings and applications.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, experts and counsel.
• Attend conferences, mediations, settlements and court hearings.
• Support development of case strategy and resolution.

Skills

Personal injury

Litigation

Investigation

Analytical skills

Independent working

Liability & quantum

Communication

Time management

Education

Solicitor / Qualified Lawyer

CILEX professional

Experience in litigation

Job description

Assistant Lawyer - Complex Injury

Manchester | Hybrid Working (1 Day Per Week in the Office)

Join a Team handling some significant injury claims

Are you an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career?

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: Legal

Location: Manchester

Description

We're seeking an ambitious and proactive Assistant Lawyer to join our highly regarded Complex Injury team in Manchester. Whether your background is claimant or defendant litigation, we'd love to hear from you if you're confident managing investigations, progressing cases independently, and thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment.

You'll work closely with an experienced Partner on a fascinating caseload of Employer's Liability, Public Liability and Road Traffic Accident claims, with values ranging from £100 thousand through to £750 million. These are complex, high-profile matters often involving catastrophic injuries, making this an exceptional opportunity to develop your technical expertise whilst working on nationally significant cases.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside the Partner and wider team, you'll play a key role in progressing complex personal injury claims through all stages of the litigation process, including:

• Managing investigations and identifying key liability and quantum issues
• Reviewing and analysing medical, liability and quantum evidence
• Interviewing witnesses and preparing witness statements
• Drafting legal documentation, pleadings and applications
• Liaising with clients, insurers, experts, counsel and other stakeholders
• Attending conferences, mediations, settlement meetings and court hearings
• Supporting the development of case strategy and claim resolution

We're looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of tasks, working proactively and helping drive matters forward.

About You:

We're interested in speaking with solicitors, CILEX professionals or experienced litigation fee earners who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience handling personal injury litigation matters
• Experience on either the claimant or defendant side
• Excellent investigation and analytical skills
• A proactive approach and ability to work independently
• Strong understanding of liability and quantum issues
• Outstanding communication and client relationship skills
• The ability to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines
• A positive, collaborative attitude and desire to continue developing professionally

Experience dealing with high-value or complex injury claims would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

This is a team that genuinely invests in its people.

You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone is approachable, knowledge-sharing is encouraged, and professional development is a priority. The team works with an interesting and diverse client base, providing exposure to a wide variety of challenging and rewarding work.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Hybrid working with just one office day per week
• Exposure to high-value, complex litigation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive Partner committed to helping you grow
• The opportunity to work alongside recognised experts in complex injury litigation

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Flex
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

after successfully completing probation