Associate - Catastrophic Injury in Liverpool

Why join us? The Major Injury & Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well‑known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team is currently recruiting for an Associate Solicitor, or similar experienced legal professional, who has litigation experience. The Solicitor will be assisting Partners deal with a range of high‑value files, including injuries of the utmost severity such as brain injury, spinal injury, amputations, polytrauma, brachial plexus injury, severe psychiatric injury, and chronic pain. The team are based from our Liverpool office, with 2 days weekly office attendance, but we are open to discussing flexible working patterns. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Our commitment to excellence, innovative solutions, and client service ensures that you will be part of a team that is recognised as a leader in the field by international legal directories such as Chambers and the Legal 500.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Partners and Senior Associate to manage a caseload of high‑value claims, comprising a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and RTA matters.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements.
• Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.
• Providing support and acting as the "go-to" person for more junior members in the team.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential Criteria:

• 4+ PQE preferable within litigation and/or catastrophic injury or serious injury, EL/PL, and RTA experience.
• Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and catastrophic injury, serious injury, personal injury, large loss or complex work.
• Ideally experienced handling high‑value defendant personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well‑being programmes. Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.