Senior Catastrophic Injury Solicitor - Defendant

Cape Clarke; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Clarke in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Catastrophic Injury Solicitor - Defendant to join the national Large Loss team. You will own your injury files and work closely with a partner on complex, high-value claims.

The caseload includes motor and EL/PL claims involving brain and spinal injuries, amputations and fatal accidents. You will contribute to case strategy, consult with experts and counsel, and help develop junior colleagues, with hybrid working from Liverpool.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience managing defendant PI litigation, particularly motor or EL/PL claims.
• Strong analysis, drafting and client reporting skills.
• Confidence taking responsibility for files and working to court deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own injury caseload and assist a partner on complex claims.
• Investigate liability and analyse medical and other evidence.
• Prepare client reports, reserve recommendations and case plans.
• Attend hearings, conferences and joint settlement meetings.
• Support the supervision and development of junior lawyers.

Skills

Defendant PI litigation

Motor/EL-PL claims

Client reporting

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Senior Catastrophic Injury Solicitor - Defendant

Salary: £52,000 - £72,000
Location: Liverpool | Hybrid working
Experience: Experienced defendant PI solicitor

Take on catastrophic and high-value injury work in a national Large Loss team, with responsibility for your own files and close involvement in a partner's cases.

The caseload includes serious motor and EL/PL claims involving brain and spinal injuries, amputations and fatal accidents. You'll contribute to case strategy, work with experts and counsel, and help develop junior colleagues.

The Role

• Manage your own injury caseload and assist a partner on complex claims.
• Investigate liability and analyse medical and other evidence.
• Prepare client reports, reserve recommendations and case plans.
• Attend hearings, conferences and joint settlement meetings.
• Support the supervision and development of junior lawyers.

About You

• A qualified solicitor with experience managing defendant PI litigation, particularly motor or EL/PL claims.
• Strong analysis, drafting and client reporting skills.
• Confidence taking responsibility for files and working to court deadlines.

The employer gives a broad guideline of 2 - 10 years' PQE. Relevant experience and the ability to handle the work matter more than a fixed qualification date.

Why Consider This Role?

A Liverpool base, hybrid working and a combination of file ownership, partner-led catastrophic cases and junior supervision make this a move with scope to broaden your role.