Litigation Assistant, Catastrophic Injury

Kennedys; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a motivated Litigation Assistant to join their Catastrophic Injury team in Manchester. In this role, you'll assist with complex motor claims and support high-profile personal injury litigation. The ideal candidate will have 1-2+ years of experience in litigation and be adept at case management in a collaborative environment. This position offers a chance to work on significant cases with a leading legal team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of relevant experience in litigation.
• Litigation experience in personal injury defense work.
• Experience assisting on large cases in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex motor claims.
• Support in managing high-value personal injury claims.
• Work collaboratively on high-profile group litigation.

Skills

Litigation assistance

Case management

Attention to detail

Job description

Kennedys is seeking a motivated Litigation Assistant to join our respected Catastrophic Injury team in Manchester. In this role, you will provide comprehensive and efficient support in investigating and managing high-value cases for a diverse range of external clients.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with complex motor claims, including those that are sensitive and have garnered national media attention.

Team

Kennedys' Serious and Catastrophic Injury team, ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500, specializes in handling large loss and catastrophic injury claims arising from motor, employer liability (EL), and public liability (PL) accidents. Our team manages cases of the utmost severity, including brain and spinal injuries, amputations, polytrauma, brachial plexus injuries, severe psychiatric injuries, chronic pain, and loss of senses, serving insurers, self-insured organizations, and third-party administrators.

We act on complex and high-profile cases, led by experienced Partners recognized as market leaders in this sector. We are often instructed on UK cases requiring cross-border quantum investigations via our international offices. We focus on working in partnership with our clients and delivering modern solutions, including our in-house R&D capability and award-winning product suite of technological and process innovations.

Clients

• Large composite and motor insurers
• Corporates

Cases

• Assisting on high-value personal injury claims
• High-profile group litigation

Required experience

• 1-2+ years of relevant experience
• Litigation experience in personal injury defence work
• Experience assisting on large cases in a team environment

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to submit your application to Kennedys.

*Experience indicated is a guideline and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services, with over 2,750 people across 47 offices worldwide. Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We are a forward-thinking firm, committed to innovative perspectives and supporting our clients with a range of ideas, tools, and technology to deliver exceptional results.

What we offer

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business professionals, secretaries, graduates, and apprentices to join our expanding global team. We foster a culture of approachability, support, diversity, and professional development, including opportunities for secondments and international experience.

Our culture emphasizes client service, professional excellence, and trust. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, aiming to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusive recruitment and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.