At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-value personal injury claims and collaborate with experienced lawyers.
- Company: Leading UK law firm with a specialist personal injury team in Liverpool.
- Benefits: Salary up to £65,000, hybrid working, private healthcare, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on complex cases while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' experience in personal injury litigation.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
A leading UK law firm is looking to recruit a Catastrophic Injury Senior Solicitor to join its specialist personal injury team in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced defendant personal injury solicitor to work on a varied caseload of high-value and complex injury claims. You will work alongside experienced lawyers on matters involving serious and life-changing injuries, with exposure to complex litigation and the opportunity to develop your career within a specialist team.
The Role:
- Manage your own caseload of high-value and complex personal injury claims
- Handle defendant work across motor, employers' liability and public liability matters
- Assist with the investigation and early assessment of complex claims
- Review evidence, identify key issues and develop appropriate case strategies
- Liaise with insurers, solicitors, experts, witnesses and other relevant parties
- Instruct and work closely with medical and other specialist experts
- Attend court hearings, conferences and settlement meetings where required
- Draft correspondence, reports, case strategies and other legal documentation
- Work closely with senior colleagues on complex and high-value matters
- Support and supervise junior members of the team where appropriate
- Maintain accurate records and ensure matters are progressed in line with agreed deadlines and client requirements
- Keep up to date with developments in personal injury law and relevant procedural requirements
- Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the team
About You:
- A Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE
- Experience managing a defendant personal injury litigation caseload
- Experience in motor, employers' liability or public liability work
- Experience of high-value or complex personal injury claims would be advantageous
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of client requirements
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to case management
- Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
- Confident working independently while contributing positively to a wider team
- A proactive and motivated approach to client service and career development
- Comfortable working with technology and legal case management systems
The Benefits:
- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Private healthcare cover, with the option to extend to family members
- Life insurance of up to 4x salary
- Travel loan scheme
- Discounted gym membership / cycle to work scheme
- Dental care scheme
- Employee discounts and offers
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.
Catastrophic Injury Senior Solicitor employer: William James Recruitment
At William James Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Birmingham office provides flexible working options and a competitive salary package, alongside numerous employee benefits that support professional growth and work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for ambitious legal professionals seeking to advance their careers in contentious probate law.
