Catastrophic Injury Associate​/Senior Associate; Claimant Hybrid​/Remote

Catastrophic Injury Associate / Senior Associate (Claimant) – London (Hybrid) / Remote

Senior level (6+ PQE guide) | Salary up to £95,000 + excellent bonus & benefits

A specialist claimant Serious Injury practice is recruiting an experienced lawyer to join its growing team, with the option of being based from a new London office (hybrid) or working fully remote from elsewhere in the UK. The role offers genuine autonomy, sensible caseloads and the support of a multi‑disciplinary set‑up focused on long‑term client outcomes.

You will take day‑to‑day ownership of complex, high‑value catastrophic injury claims and drive strategy across the lifecycle of each case. Duties will include:

• Leading serious injury matters from early liability investigations through to settlement and, where required, litigation
• Setting case strategy on liability, causation and quantum, including evidence planning and expert selection
• Managing rehabilitation and interim funding strategy to support clients and families at the earliest stage
• Instructing and working closely with medical experts, counsel, case managers, care/OT experts and financial advisers
• Drafting key documents including pleadings, schedules, witness evidence and settlement materials
• Building strong client relationships and delivering an exceptional client care experience
• You’ll be supported by, and supervise/coach, a qualified solicitor on your caseload, alongside a paralegal who will assist with day‑to‑day administration and file management.

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive (or equivalent), operating at Associate/Senior Associate level in claimant serious injury
• Proven track record running high‑value catastrophic injury files with complex liability and quantum issues
• Strong litigation experience and confident working knowledge of court procedure and case management
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A client‑first approach and the credibility to represent the practice externally within the serious injury sector
• Experience mentoring or developing junior colleagues is beneficial

• London office option (hybrid) for those who want an office base
• Also open to fully remote / home‑based candidates across the UK
• Occasional travel for key client commitments, mediations, conferences or team collaboration (role dependent)

• Salary up to £95,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits
• Quality‑first caseloads and strong support to run complex matters properly
• Real autonomy with clear progression for senior serious injury specialists

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Alex Groom at Cape Clarke for a confidential discussion.

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