Solicitor - Catastrophic Loss

Solicitor - Catastrophic Loss at DWF.

We are currently looking for a Solicitor to join our Catastrophic Loss team in Southampton. The role can be based in either of our offices in the South (London or Southampton) or be remote.

Our Catastrophic Loss team is one of the largest in the UK, nationally recognised, and acts for well‑known insurers on high value catastrophic and large loss claims, ranging from £150k to £20m including Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters.

• Supporting a partner with a caseload of high value claims, comprising a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and RTA matters.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts, and considering medical causation issues.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency, adhering to court deadlines and directions, and meeting the client’s service level agreements.
• Building internal and external working relationships to maintain client relationships, develop business networks, and understand the firm’s direction and client needs.
• Providing support and acting as the 'go-to' person for junior team members.

• 1+ years PQE.
• Technically experienced and genuinely interested in large and complex loss cases including employers liability, public liability, RTA, and catastrophic injury work.
• Experience handling high value defendant personal injury files, either independently or as an assistant to senior team members.
• Familiarity with working in a commercial environment.

We are committed to ensuring each team member feels valued and duly rewarded. DWF is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, creates an inclusive environment for all, and offers adjustments or additional support when needed. If your experience does not align perfectly with all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or others across our wider team.

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty, and transparency for clients worldwide without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients, and communities, fostering a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of everything we do.