Senior Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

SaccoMann; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Southampton seeks a Senior Catastrophic Injury Lawyer to manage intricate cases involving life-changing injuries. This role offers excellent career progression such as partnership opportunities in a recognized team. The ideal candidate will have experience in serious injury litigation and a client-focused approach, ensuring sensitive claims are handled with care and precision. Benefits include flexible working and generous holiday arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Two CSR days per year

Death in service benefit

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Commitment to client representation and technical excellence.
• Experience managing complex personal injury claims.
• Ability to empathize with clients facing severe injuries.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of catastrophic injury claims.
• Work closely with clients, medical professionals, and other experts.
• Handle fatal accident claims and support dependents.

Skills

Client-centred approach

Experience in personal injury litigation

Knowledge of CPR and pre-action protocols

Empathy and precision in handling claims

Interest in business development

Job description

Overview

Our client, a top-ranked serious injury team, is currently looking for a Lawyer with a strong background in catastrophic injury claims who is ready to take the next step in their career to join their Southampton based team. This role has excellent routes to progression with a clear route to partnership or legal director for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Catastrophic Injury Lawyer, you will manage a complex caseload acting on behalf of both adults and children who have suffered life-changing injuries including:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Amputations
• Polytrauma
• Fatal injuries

These cases arise from serious RTA and EL/PL incidents. You will work closely with clients and their families, medical professionals, counsel, and rehabilitation experts to secure the best possible outcomes.

You will also work on fatal accident claims, including those brought on behalf of dependants and estates.

Qualifications

• A personable, committed solicitor with technical excellence and a client-centred approach.
• Experience in complex personal injury and serious injury litigation.
• Knowledge of CPR and relevant pre-action protocols.
• Ability to handle sensitive and high-value claims with empathy and precision.
• Interest in business development and working with charitable organisations.
• Someone looking for a long-term role with progression opportunities.
• Experience in cases involving mental capacity is advantageous, though not essential.

Benefits

• The chance to join a team with a national reputation, recognised in the top tiers of leading legal directories.
• Minimum 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Birthday day off.
• Two CSR days per year.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Death in service.
• Pension scheme.
• Discounts with local businesses.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Recruitment referral incentives.

If you are a highly experienced Catastrophic Injury Lawyer who is passionate about representing seriously injured claimants, we'd love to hear from you. For any further information on the role, please contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann.