Catastrophic Injury Associate – Southampton – Hybrid – Up to £53,000
A leading defendant insurance law firm is seeking an experienced Complex Injury Associate to join its specialist team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value personal injury claims, acting on behalf of major insurer clients while benefitting from the support of a highly regarded national practice.
As a Complex Injury Associate in Southampton, you will manage a varied caseload of serious injury matters, including claims involving life-changing injuries, while working closely with senior lawyers and partners on technically challenging and high-profile cases.
The Role
- Managing a caseload of complex injury and large loss claims from inception to resolution
- Handling matters involving serious and complex injuries, including multi-million-pound claims
- Conducting liability, causation and quantum investigations
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation
- Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders
- Developing and implementing case strategies to achieve the best outcomes
- Attending conferences, mediations and court hearings where required
- Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex litigation
- Ensuring compliance with client service standards and court deadlines
The Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Litigation Executive
- Strong experience handling catastrophic injury, large loss or complex personal injury matters
- Proven understanding of the litigation process and Civil Procedure Rules
- Experience dealing with insurer clients is advantageous
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent drafting and communication abilities
- Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to case handling
- Team player who can also work independently
The Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £53,000 dependent on experience
- 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service
- Company Pension
- Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
- Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
- Supportive working environment with clear progression
- Strong training and development opportunities
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Complex Injury Associate in Southampton employer: William James Recruitment
As a leading Legal 500-ranked law firm, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative working culture. Our Hertfordshire office offers competitive salaries, generous benefits including a firmwide bonus scheme, and strong progression opportunities, making it an ideal environment for experienced Court of Protection Solicitors to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable clients and their families.
