Hybrid Solicitor/Associate - Major Injury & Casualty (EL/PL)

DWF; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF in Birmingham is recruiting for a Solicitor or Associate to join our Casualty team. The role is hybrid with office attendance in Birmingham required two days per week. We seek candidates with 2+ PQE and experience handling Major Injury and Casualty claims, including EL and PL.

Abuse experience would be advantageous, with flexibility for the right candidate. The successful candidate will draft pleadings, manage a varied caseload, meet deadlines and maintain client relationships, while

Qualifications

• 2+ PQE in defendant litigation (EL/PL/Casualty/Disease/Large Loss) is essential.
• Experience in abuse or industrial disease would be advantageous.
• Ideally experienced handling defendant Major Injury and Casualty files, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
• We will also consider those with Claimant experience.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Partners to manage a caseload of Major Injury and Casualty, including EL/PL/Abuse/Casualty/Disease/Large Loss matters and varying claim values.
• Draft pleadings and client reports, attend court hearings, meet court deadlines, conduct liability investigations, gather evidence, instruct experts and consider medical causation issues.
• Prioritise work to maximise efficiency and comply with court deadlines and service level agreements.
• Build relationships internally and externally to maintain client relationships and understand firm direction and client needs.
• Provide support and act as a go-to person for junior team members.

Skills

2+ PQE in defendant litigation

Deadline-driven

Oral and written communication

Client relationship skills

Education

2+ PQE

Job description

DWF in Birmingham is recruiting for a Solicitor or Associate to join our Casualty team. The role is hybrid with office attendance in Birmingham required two days per week. We seek candidates with 2+ PQE and experience handling Major Injury and Casualty claims, including EL and PL.

Abuse experience would be advantageous, with flexibility for the right candidate. The successful candidate will draft pleadings, manage a varied caseload, meet deadlines and maintain client relationships, while