Senior Associate for Catastrophic Loss in North Shields

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 Tier 1 insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team is currently recruiting for an Associate or similar experience legal professional with litigation experience. The Associate 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, and running their own caseload of £100,000+ value. The team are based from our Liverpool office, but we are open to discussing flexible working patterns and open to other locations.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Partners and Senior Associate to manage a caseload of high value claims, comprising of a variety of defendant or claimant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and Motor matters ranging in value from £100,000 - £20m+ in value.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering 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 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 catastrophic injury, large loss or serious injury case experience, with case values over £100,000.
• Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, Motor and, Catastrophic Injury, Serious Injury, Personal Injury, Large Loss or Complex Loss work.
• Ideally experienced handling high value defendant files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members. We will also consider those with Claimant experience.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Confident oral and written communication skills.

What we offer

At DWF, we offer a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. You will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits to tailor a package to your needs and those of your family, including flexible benefits and well-being programs. Our recruitment process upholds high standards of fairness and engagement, including interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or a presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer adjustments or additional support where needed.

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.