Defendant PI Catastrophic Injury Solicitor — Hybrid

Vincere; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension matching up to 6%

Life insurance (4x salary)

Income protection

Technology purchase scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Dental scheme

Bus and train loan scheme

Employee helpline

Retail discounts

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Vincere is seeking a Catastrophic Injury Solicitor in Manchester to join a national Large Loss team. NQ to 3 years’ PQE welcome; you’ll manage a defendant PI caseload and support senior colleagues on high‑value claims, including brain, spinal and amputation injuries.

Hybrid working is available with a strong benefits package: 28 days’ holiday, private healthcare for you and family, pension matching up to 6%, life insurance, income protection and more.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ to 3 years’ PQE).
• Experience running a defendant PI litigation caseload (motor or EL/PL preferred).
• Large loss experience is helpful but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Confident time management and the ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Comfortable working as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Good working knowledge of the CPR and litigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of catastrophic and high-value defendant PI claims.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex large loss matters.
• Assisting with initial investigations and preparing reports and strategy updates.
• Reviewing and analysing case information and identifying further investigations required.
• Liaising with insurers, other solicitors, police, the HSE and witnesses to gather evidence.
• Instructing experts and managing evidence as appropriate.
• Managing diaries and action lists to keep matters moving.
• Attending court hearings, conferences and joint settlement meetings where required.
• Drafting letters, reports, reserve sheets and action plans.
• Supporting the supervision and development of more junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Completing client and internal MI procedures.
• Working in line with data protection requirements, the CPR and the rehabilitation protocol.
• Keeping up to date with legal developments in high-value personal injury.
• Working to deadlines, quality measures and agreed chargeable targets.

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Vincere is seeking a Catastrophic Injury Solicitor in Manchester to join a national Large Loss team. NQ to 3 years’ PQE welcome; you’ll manage a defendant PI caseload and support senior colleagues on high‑value claims, including brain, spinal and amputation injuries.

Hybrid working is available with a strong benefits package: 28 days’ holiday, private healthcare for you and family, pension matching up to 6%, life insurance, income protection and more.