Complex Injury Associate/Senior Associate (4+ PQE)

Job Description

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Your new company

n Hays Legal is pleased to be working with a highly regarded national law firm to recruit a Complex Injury Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Leeds team.

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n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join a well-established defendant insurance practice handling high-value and complex injury litigation. The role offers exposure to catastrophic injury matters, significant client contact, and genuine opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

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n Your new role

n You will work closely with senior lawyers and partners on a range of complex defendant insurance claims whilst also managing your own caseload. The work will primarily involve Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims, often involving serious and life-changing injuries.

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This position would suit a solicitor seeking high-quality complex injury work, a strong team culture, and long-term career development.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Managing a caseload of complex defendant personal injury claims.

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• Handling Employers' Liability and Public Liability matters from inception through to resolution.

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• Assisting on high-value and catastrophic injury cases.

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• Advising insurers and commercial clients on liability, indemnity and litigation strategy.

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• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other key legal documentation.

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• Conducting legal research and analysing case strategy.

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• Negotiating settlements and achieving favourable outcomes for clients.

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• Attending court hearings, conferences and mediations where required.

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• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

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• Supporting business development initiatives and helping to grow existing client relationships.

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• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

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n What you'll need to succeed

Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors or chartered legal executives with:

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• 4+ years' PQE gained within defendant insurance, personal injury or complex injury litigation.

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• Strong experience handling Employers' Liability and/or Public Liability claims.

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• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and insurance litigation processes.

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• Experience working with insurers and commercial clients.

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• Excellent drafting, negotiation and case management skills.

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• Strong organisational abilities and a commercial approach to litigation.

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• The ability to manage a varied caseload while maintaining exceptional client service.

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• Advocacy experience or attendance at court hearings would be advantageous

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• Experience of catastrophic injury, complex liability disputes or high-value claims would be particularly beneficial.

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• Experience working with commercial clients is beneficial

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n What you'll get in returnn  

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• High-quality complex and catastrophic injury work.

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• Clear opportunities for career progression.

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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

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• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

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• Ongoing training and professional development.

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• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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• Opportunity to work with leading insurer and commercial clients.

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n What you need to do now

n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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