Lawyer

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join their catastrophic injury team. This role involves managing complex, high-value cases, including those related to brain and spinal injuries. The ideal candidate must have 2 - 10 years’ PQE and experience in litigation. You'll work closely with a top-tier team known for innovation and client-focused solutions, while also building client relationships. Competitive salary and strong career progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must handle a caseload of multi-track cases valued up to £1 million.
• Experience in catastrophic injury defence or claimant work is essential.
• Comfortable with client contact and attending business development events.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and manage high-value, multi-track cases.
• Work on complex motor and sport-related concussion matters.
• Collaborate with a forward-thinking team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client relationship building

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

2 - 10 years’ PQE UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate Solicitor – Catastrophic Injury

Location : Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle or Sheffield

Salary : Competitive

My client is seeking a motivated Associate to join their highly respected Catastrophic Injury team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the strongest practices in the market, supporting a renowned Partner on complex, sensitive, and high-value cases, including matters that have attracted national media attention.

The Role :

• Investigate and manage high-value, multi-track, and large-loss cases
• Work on complex motor, EL / PL, and sport-related concussion matters
• Handle both pre-litigated and litigated files
• Manage cases involving brain injury, spinal injury, chronic pain, and major loss
• Collaborate with a top-tier, forward-thinking team recognised for innovation and client-focused solutions
• Engage with cross-border cases via an international office network

About the Team :

• Top-ranked Serious & Catastrophic Injury team recognised in major legal directories
• Acts for leading insurers, corporates, and composite insurers
• Renowned for complex, high-profile, cross-jurisdictional cases
• Operates with a modern, solution-focused ethos supported by market-leading tech and R&D capability

Required Experience :

• 2 - 10 years’ PQE UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with equivalent experience
• Litigation experience in catastrophic injury defence or claimant work
• Must be able to handle a caseload of Multi track with values upto £1 million
• Comfortable with client contact, relationship building, and attending business development events
• Ability to manage complex, high-value files with precision and professionalism

This is a career-defining opportunity, with a firm who pride themselves on progression and the opportunity to join one of the highest-profile catastrophic injury teams.

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