Solicitor – Large Loss Personal Injury
Department: Legal | Location: Southampton
Contract: Permanent | Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 1 day in office)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Complex Injury Claims Team, handling high‑value large loss personal injury claims. You will support a Lead Lawyer on catastrophic injury matters exceeding £1m, while also managing your own caseload of multi‑track Employer Liability, Public Liability and Road Traffic Accident valued up to £1m. This is a fantastic role for a solicitor looking to develop their expertise in complex, high‑value litigation within a supportive and highly experienced team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of complex multi‑track injury claims (typically up to £1m)
- Assist on catastrophic injury claims exceeding £1m
- Advise insurer clients on liability, indemnity and quantum
- Draft key legal documents including defences and counter‑schedules
- Analyse complex medical and liability evidence
- Work closely with clients, counsel and medical experts
- Attend mediations, JSMs, client meetings and site visits
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor
- Experience handling defendant personal injury claims
- Experience managing multi‑track / higher value claims (minimum £500K)
- Strong understanding of litigation practice and Civil Procedure Rules
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills
- Desirable: Group litigation or claims against the police experience
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
- Private medical insurance
- Critical illness cover
- Health cash plan
- Employer pension contribution
- Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme & Season Ticket Loan
- Gym Flex membership
Join a firm where innovation, collaboration and development are at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested, apply now or get in touch for an informal conversation.
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Keoghs Northern Ireland LLP Recruitment Team