Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer

Keoghs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year (increases by

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Wellbeing & health programmes

Pension

Cycle to Work

Discounts & perks

Job summary

Keoghs in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Assistant Lawyer to join our Complex Injury team. You will work on high-value Employer's Liability, Public Liability and Road Traffic Accident claims, collaborating with an experienced Partner and handling investigations, witness statements and court filings.

The role emphasises independence, strong analytical skills and excellent client communication while managing a diverse, national caseload with complex injuries.

Qualifications

• Strong experience handling personal injury litigation matters.
• Experience on either claimant or defendant side.
• Excellent investigation and analytical skills.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of liability and quantum issues.
• Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and desire to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Personal injury

Litigation

Investigation

Analytical

Independent worker

Client relations

Communication

Prioritisation

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: 9 September 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

• 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:

• 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:

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