Catastrophic Injury Senior Solicitor

Catastrophic Injury Senior Solicitor – Liverpool – Up to £65,000

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A leading UK law firm is looking to recruit a Catastrophic Injury Senior Solicitor to join its specialist personal injury team in Liverpool.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced defendant personal injury solicitor to work on a varied caseload of high-value and complex injury claims. You will work alongside experienced lawyers on matters involving serious and life-changing injuries, with exposure to complex litigation and the opportunity to develop your career within a specialist team.

The Role:

• Manage your own caseload of high-value and complex personal injury claims
• Handle defendant work across motor, employers' liability and public liability matters
• Assist with the investigation and early assessment of complex claims
• Review evidence, identify key issues and develop appropriate case strategies
• Liaise with insurers, solicitors, experts, witnesses and other relevant parties
• Instruct and work closely with medical and other specialist experts
• Attend court hearings, conferences and settlement meetings where required
• Draft correspondence, reports, case strategies and other legal documentation
• Work closely with senior colleagues on complex and high-value matters
• Support and supervise junior members of the team where appropriate
• Maintain accurate records and ensure matters are progressed in line with agreed deadlines and client requirements
• Keep up to date with developments in personal injury law and relevant procedural requirements
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the team

About You:

• A Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE
• Experience managing a defendant personal injury litigation caseload
• Experience in motor, employers' liability or public liability work
• Experience of high-value or complex personal injury claims would be advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of client requirements
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to case management
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
• Confident working independently while contributing positively to a wider team
• A proactive and motivated approach to client service and career development
• Comfortable working with xwzovoh technology and legal case management systems

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private healthcare cover, with the option to extend to family members
• Life insurance of up to 4x salary
• Travel loan scheme
• Discounted gym membership / cycle to work scheme
• Dental care scheme
• Employee discounts and offers
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

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