Junior Associate (NQ - 2 PQE) - Catastrophic Injury/Large Loss

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

Our Manchester Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team handles all aspects of multi-track claims, including liability investigations, policy coverage and quantum assessments. The role involves a varied caseload of motor, EL/PL and indemnity matters.

We are looking for a Junior Associate who is ready for the next step in their career and can quickly contribute to high-value, large loss matters. Senior lawyers will delegate complex aspects of cases, providing strong opportunities to develop technical expertise and client relationships. As your experience grows, you may also lead lower-value large loss cases.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team within our multi-award-winning firm. You should be driven to succeed and committed to developing your career as an Associate. Experience in defendant litigation is preferred, although relevant transferable skills gained in a claimant environment will also be considered.

Key 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.

Essential Skills And Experience

• A determined and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced team.
• Experience in personal injury litigation.
• An interest in complex legal issues and a commitment to developing your knowledge.
• A strong focus on delivering a professional client service and meeting client SLA and MI requirements.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.