NQ Solicitor - Catastrophic Loss

DWF Law LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a newly qualified Solicitor to join their Catastrophic Loss team in London. The team handles complex personal injury claims for well-known insurers, focusing on varied cases ranging from £50k to £20m. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Employers Liability and Public Liability, along with exceptional communication and analytical skills. The firm promotes an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all backgrounds. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience handling or assisting on multi-track personal injury cases.
• Real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and catastrophic injury work.
• Commitment to outstanding service and results.

Responsibilities

• Handle a multi-track defendant personal injury caseload.
• Assist senior team members on high‑value complex cases.
• Draft pleadings and attend court hearings.

Skills

Technical knowledge of personal injury law

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to build client relationships

Education

Newly qualified solicitor or experienced paralegal

Job description

Why join us?

Our Catastrophic Loss team at DWF are currently recruiting for a newly qualified Solicitor to join our London team.

The Catastrophic Loss team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well‑known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team deals with a range of high value files with values from £50k up to £20m, including Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters.

We will also consider applications from paralegals with experience assisting on litigated complex injury caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Handling a multi‑track defendant personal injury caseload, in addition to assisting senior team members on high‑value complex cases.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client’s service level agreements.
• Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, developing business networks and creating a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• A newly qualified solicitor or experienced paralegal.
• Technically experienced in and a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and catastrophic injury work.
• Experience handling or assisting on multi‑track personal injury cases, including EL/PL or RTA matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of personal injury law, liability, and quantum assessment.
• Exceptional analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding service and results.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you’re excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.