Junior Associate (NQ - 2 PQE)

Clyde & Co; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Clyde & Co in Manchester is seeking a Junior Associate (NQ–2 PQE) to join the Large Loss team focused on Employers’ Liability and Public Liability matters within high‑value personal injury claims.

The role requires a qualified solicitor with EL/PL experience, strong litigation knowledge, and excellent analytical and communication skills. You will support senior lawyers, manage a relevant caseload, and contribute to the team’s knowledge sharing and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with personal injury litigation experience.
• Prior Employers’ Liability and/or Public Liability claims experience, ideally in a defendant practice.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of EL and PL claims appropriate to your level.
• Support senior lawyers on complex, high-value large loss matters.
• Review and analyse evidence (medical records, witness evidence, expert reports, disclosure).
• Investigate liability, causation and quantum issues.
• Draft correspondence, court documents, instructions to experts and counsel.
• Assist in preparing cases for conferences, hearings, settlement meetings and trial.

Connaissances

Personal injury experience

Litigation process knowledge

Civil Procedure Rules

Communication skills

Description du poste

Junior Associate (NQ - 2 PQE)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Qualified solicitor with experience in personal injury litigation; prior Employers’ Liability and/or Public Liability claims experience (preferably within a defendant practice); good understanding of the litigation process and Civil Procedure Rules; strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills; practical and commercial approach; ability to work independently and collaboratively; keen to develop technical expertise in complex and large loss litigation.

Job

Contextual Overview

Join Clyde & Co’s Large Loss team in Manchester as a Junior Associate (NQ – 2 PQE). The role focuses on Employers’ Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) matters, supporting senior lawyers on complex, high‑value personal injury claims.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified solicitor with personal injury litigation experience.


• Prior Employers’ Liability and/or Public Liability claims experience, ideally in a defendant practice.


• Strong understanding of the litigation process and Civil Procedure Rules.


• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.


• Practical, commercial mindset and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage a caseload of EL and PL claims appropriate to your level.


• Support senior lawyers on complex, high‑value large loss matters.


• Review and analyse evidence (medical records, witness evidence, expert reports, disclosure).


• Investigate liability, causation and quantum issues.


• Draft correspondence, court documents, instructions to experts and counsel.


• Assist in preparing cases for conferences, hearings, settlement meetings and trial.


• Liaise with clients, insurers, witnesses, experts and counsel throughout claim lifecycle.


• Ensure efficient progress in line with court deadlines and client requirements.


• Develop client relationships and provide commercial advice.


• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and business development initiatives.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified.