Catastrophic Loss Associate​/Senior Associate (5+ PQE

Position: Catastrophic Loss Associate/Senior Associate (5+ PQE)
Reference: 4806365

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Closing date:

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Liverpool Salary:
Competitive + bonus (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Legal / Private Practice Company:
Hays Consultant:
Alexander Payne Hays office:
Manchester — 4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza Phone:
Email: alexander.payne

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Our client is a leading, nationally recognised law firm with a top-tier catastrophic loss practice, is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing team. The firm acts for a broad panel of Tier 1 insurer clients, handling some of the most complex and high-value personal injury claims in the UK. The team has an excellent reputation for managing catastrophic injury litigation and offers strong career development within a supportive, collaborative environment.

You can expect a high level of home working. You will join a highly experienced catastrophic injury team, supporting Partners and senior lawyers on high-value, complex claims. Matters will include defendant catastrophic injury work across motor, employers’ liability and public liability, typically valued from 100k to 20m+.Your new role

As a Catastrophic Loss Associate/Senior Associate, you will be responsible for:

Assisting on and managing a caseload of complex, high-value injury claims valued from 100k to 20m+.Handling matters involving serious injuries such as brain injury, spinal injury, amputations and severe psychiatric injury

Drafting pleadings, reports and correspondence

Conducting liability investigations and reviewing evidence

Instructing counsel and experts, including medical experts

Attending hearings and ensuring compliance with court directions and deadlines

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Supporting and mentoring more junior team members

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (ideally 5+ PQE)
Experience handing or assisting on catastrophic injury, large loss or serious injury litigation

Background in EL/PL and/or motor claims (defendant experience preferred, but claimant experience will be considered)
Exposure to high-value claims (exceeding 100k)
Strong technical litigation skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case management

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to work on market-leading catastrophic injury work Clear progression pathway within a recognised national team

Very flexible hybrid working arrangements and a high level of home working. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and inclusive working culture

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email  or call us now on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4806365 - Alexander Payne