Solicitor/Associate - Catastrophic Loss Team

DWF Law LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global legal services provider as a Solicitor or Associate in the Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss division. This role offers the chance to work on high-value claims, including serious injury files, while being part of a recognized team in the UK. The position is hybrid, allowing for flexibility while working in a dynamic environment. DWF Law LLP values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, ensuring every team member feels valued and rewarded. If you have a passion for catastrophic injury law and want to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in catastrophic injury work is essential.
• Experience handling personal injury files is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex catastrophic and large loss claims over £100k.
• Assist a partner with a caseload of catastrophic injury claims.

Skills

Catastrophic injury law

Personal injury handling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

Job description

Why join us?

The Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss division at DWF are seeking a Solicitor or Associate with a real interest in joining the team, focusing primarily on Catastrophic Loss. This team is one of the largest in the UK and is recognised nationally. We act for a large number of insurers, many of whom are household names. This role will be hybrid and based in the London office.

Responsibilities

• Able to deal with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims with a value of over £100k, with many being over £1 million in value.
• Assist by developing a caseload of large loss claims and in time becoming a recognised catastrophic injury lawyer.
• Deal with a range of serious injury files including RTA and EL/PL matters.
• Assist a busy partner by undertaking the day-to-day assistance of a caseload of catastrophic injury claims.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• You will be able to demonstrate a real interest in catastrophic injury work.
• Gained experience of handling personal injury files either in their own right, or as assistants to more senior lawyers.

Desirable

• The ability to be a team player.
• Ample communication skills and attention to detail.
• You will be familiar working in a commercial environment.

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.