Overview
In this role you will handle a diverse caseload of serious and catastrophic injury claims, including cross-border cases, within a collaborative team. You will support clients through the claims process, provide clear legal advice, and work with experts to achieve favorable outcomes. The position offers progression, mentoring, and high-quality training, with a focus on client empathy and professional development. You will engage in court appearances, negotiations, and liaison with insurers and other professionals, contributing to the firm’s specialist serious injury sequence. This role suits a proactive solicitor seeking growth, meaningful impact, and a flexible, hybrid working environment.
Pay / Benefits
- excellent benefits package
- hybrid working and flexibility
- regular mentoring
- training opportunities
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of serious and catastrophic injury claims (employers’ liability, package holiday, aviation, cruise, RTA, clinical negligence, public liability)
- Attend court hearings and conferences with experts and/or counsel
- Conduct legal research, draft documentation, and prepare cases for court proceedings
- Negotiate settlements and liaise with insurers, medical experts, and third parties
- Support clients through the claims process with clear, empathetic guidance
Key requirements
- Qualified solicitor with 1–6 years PQE in serious injury claims (claimant or defendant)
- Experience in travel litigation/cross-border claims is desirable but not essential
- Compassionate and empathetic approach
- Appetite for business development and ability to build relationships with professionals
- empathy
- communication
- relationship-building
- legal research
- court proceedings
- negotiation/settlement
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