At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-value personal injury claims and assist on complex litigation.
- Company: Join a highly regarded national law firm in Liverpool.
- Benefits: Salary up to £55,000, generous leave, hybrid working, and healthcare cover.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Work on impactful cases and develop your legal expertise with experienced lawyers.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' experience in personal injury litigation.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Large Loss Solicitor to join its specialist defendant personal injury team based in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity for a Large Loss Solicitor to work alongside experienced lawyers on complex, high-value and catastrophic injury claims while managing their own caseload. The team acts for leading insurers and corporate clients on a broad range of large loss matters involving serious and life-changing injuries.
Based in Liverpool, the successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse caseload including motor, employer's liability, public liability and product liability claims, with cases involving brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations and fatal accident claims.
The Role:
- Manage a caseload of high-value defendant personal injury claims across motor, employer's liability and public liability
- Assist senior lawyers on complex and catastrophic injury litigation
- Carry out liability investigations and prepare reports and litigation strategies
- Review evidence and medical records to assess liability and quantum
- Liaise with clients, insurers, witnesses, experts and other third parties throughout the litigation process
- Instruct and manage medical and technical experts where required
- Prepare correspondence, legal documentation, reports and reserve recommendations
- Attend court hearings, conferences, settlement meetings and client meetings where appropriate
- Ensure compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, rehabilitation protocols and client requirements
- Support and mentor junior members of the team
About You:
- Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE
- Experience managing defendant personal injury litigation, ideally involving motor and/or EL/PL claims
- Previous experience handling high-value or catastrophic injury claims is advantageous but not essential
- Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to litigation
- Excellent analytical, drafting and organisational skills
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectively
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- High attention to detail with a proactive and collaborative approach
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a wider team
Benefits:
- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Healthcare cover
- Pension and life assurance 4x salary
- Travel loan and cycle to work scheme
- Access to training and development programmes
Large Loss 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.
