Manchester Junior Associate — Large Loss EL/PL Litigation

Clyde UK Services Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manchester Large Loss team at Clyde & Co is recruiting a Junior Associate to handle EL/PL matters, supporting senior lawyers on high-value cases. You will work on complex litigation, build expertise in large loss claims, and contribute to client advisory across a global platform.

The role offers exposure to challenging liability issues within a leading international law firm and a structured early careers path with learning opportunities and client exposure.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in personal injury litigation.
• Experience in Employers’ Liability and/or Public Liability claims, ideally in a defendant practice.
• Solid understanding of the litigation process and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Practical and commercial approach to claims.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Keen to develop expertise in large loss litigation.
• Direct large loss EL/PL experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and manage a caseload of EL and PL claims, appropriate to your level of experience.
• Support senior lawyers on complex and high-value large loss matters.
• Review and analyse evidence, including medical records, witness evidence, expert reports and disclosure.
• Investigate issues relating to liability, causation and quantum.
• Draft correspondence, court documents, instructions to experts and counsel, and other legal documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of cases for conferences, hearings, joint settlement meetings and trial.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, witnesses, experts, counsel and other parties throughout the lifecycle of a claim.
• Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with court deadlines and client requirements.
• Develop strong client relationships and provide clear, commercial and practical advice.
• Contribute to the wider development of the team, including knowledge sharing and business development initiatives.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Personal injury litigation

Employers’ Liability experience

Public Liability experience

Litigation process knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Strong communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Job description

The Manchester Large Loss team at Clyde & Co is recruiting a Junior Associate to handle EL/PL matters, supporting senior lawyers on high-value cases. You will work on complex litigation, build expertise in large loss claims, and contribute to client advisory across a global platform.

The role offers exposure to challenging liability issues within a leading international law firm and a structured early careers path with learning opportunities and client exposure.