Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer - Associate

Davies; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare - 24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

PHI/Income Protection

Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Online Discount Sites

Discounted Gourmet Society Membership

Discounted Merlin Tickets

Discounts at local retail outlets

Job summary

Davies in London is seeking an Associate-level Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer with 2-4 years PQE to join a high-profile defendant EL/PL claims team.

The role offers hybrid working with office attendance required weekly or fortnightly, reporting to the Lead Lawyer on a major client account and developing exposure to complex and high-value matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2-4 years PQE in personal injury.
• Experience handling EL/PL claims and coverage disputes.
• Strong communication, analysis and case management.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with and managing EL/PL personal injury claims.
• Handling cases from straightforward to million-pound disputes.
• Supporting strategic management of a major client account.
• Investigating liability, quantum, and coverage-related issues.
• Collaborating with colleagues to achieve successful client outcomes.

Skills

PQE 2-4 years

Defendant PI claims

EL/PL litigation

Coverage disputes

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Case management

Job description

Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer - Associate

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London UK

Reporting To: Lead Lawyer

Description

London (Hybrid Working | Office Attendance Once a Week or Fortnightly)

Are you a qualified solicitor looking to take the next step in your personal injury career? We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Lawyer to join our team in London, working alongside an experienced Lead Lawyer on a high-profile client account.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE to gain exposure to a varied caseload of Employer's Liability and Public Liability (EL/PL) claims, ranging from lower-value matters through to complex, high-value cases worth millions of pounds.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Lead and wider specialist team, you will play a key role in managing and progressing a diverse portfolio of personal injury claims while delivering exceptional service to a valued client.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with and managing EL/PL personal injury claims.
• Handling cases spanning a broad range of values, from straightforward matters to million-pound disputes.
• Supporting the strategic management of a major client account.
• Investigating liability, quantum, and coverage-related issues.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes for clients.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors who can demonstrate:

• 2-4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience handling defendant personal injury claims.
• Strong knowledge of EL/PL litigation.
• An understanding of coverage disputes, or a willingness to further develop knowledge in this area.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and case management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work alongside a Senior Associate and the wider team on a significant client account.
• Exposure to a broad and interesting range of personal injury matters, including high-value and complex claims.
• Hybrid working environment with regular office attendance to support collaboration, learning, and team development.
• Supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• High-quality work with a respected client base.

If you're looking for the next challenge in your personal injury career and want to be part of a collaborative team handling high-quality defendant work, we'd love to hear from you.

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) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• 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
• 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