Junior Associate: Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss Focus

Clyde & Co; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a Junior Associate to join its Manchester Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team. The successful candidate will contribute to high-value, multi-track claims including motor, EL/PL and indemnity matters, with opportunities to lead lower-value large loss cases as experience grows.

Experience in defendant litigation is preferred, and transferable skills from claimant environments will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal injury litigation.
• Interest in complex legal issues and a commitment to developing knowledge.
• Strong focus on delivering professional client service and meeting client SLA/MI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across the team, primarily acting for insurers and self-insured commercial organisations.
• Assist with a varied caseload of motor, EL/PL and indemnity large loss matters.
• Conduct investigations, liaise with live defenders, take witness statements and review medical records and reports.
• Identify evidence requirements and obtain documents and information from claimant representatives.
• Comply with client reporting, reserving, SLA and MI requirements.
• Manage files effectively, including preparing initial and updated reports and correspondence.
• Attend court and pre-trial meetings and comply with court timetables.
• Support senior lawyers in servicing existing clients, developing new business and maintaining strong client relationships through technical excellence and innovation.
• Draft legal documents and client advice.
• Handle interlocutory proceedings, CMCs and client meetings.
• Support marketing and business development activity across the team and the wider Clyde & Co Casualty group.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Fast-paced environment

Client service

Adaptable

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking a Junior Associate to join its Manchester Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team. The successful candidate will contribute to high-value, multi-track claims including motor, EL/PL and indemnity matters, with opportunities to lead lower-value large loss cases as experience grows.

Experience in defendant litigation is preferred, and transferable skills from claimant environments will be considered.