Catastrophic Injury Associate - Defendant
Salary: £50,000 - £67,000
Location: Newcastle | Hybrid working
Experience: 2 - 5 PQE
Work on defendant injury claims valued from £150,000 to £20 million, with senior lawyers in a national Catastrophic Loss team.
I'm recruiting an Associate for the Newcastle team of an international insurance practice. The work spans serious motor, employers' liability and public liability claims, with direct insurer and corporate client contact.
The Role
- Assist senior lawyers on complex, high-value injury litigation.
- Advise on liability, quantum and case strategy.
- Prepare legal documents and evidence for court.
- Contribute to settlement negotiations and maintain client relationships.
About You
- A solicitor with around 2 - 5 years' PQE.
- Experience handling or assisting on defendant Multi-Track PI claims, including RTA or EL/PL matters.
- Strong analysis, drafting and an understanding of liability and quantum.
- Confidence communicating with insurer and corporate clients.
Working Arrangements
This is a Newcastle team vacancy with hybrid working. Candidates based in Leeds or Manchester can also be considered; the arrangement should be discussed during recruitment.
Catastrophic Injury Associate - Defendant in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Cape Clarke
Join a leading law firm in Birmingham that values its employees through a supportive work culture and offers hybrid working arrangements. With competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and generous annual leave, this firm prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, providing opportunities to supervise junior team members and engage with complex legal cases in the healthcare sector.
