Large Loss / Catastrophic Injury Associate – Manchester – Up to £58,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a growing Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team within a multi-award-winning national law firm.

The team handles complex, high-value personal injury claims for insurers and commercial clients, working on matters involving serious and life-changing injuries across motor, employer’s liability and public liability claims.

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking for an Associate Solicitor to support large loss litigation and play a key role in delivering strategic defence work on complex cases.

The Role

• Assist on a varied caseload of high-value catastrophic injury and large loss claims
• Conduct liability investigations and quantum analysis on multi-track matters
• Take witness statements, review medical evidence and manage evidential documentation
• Prepare case reports and client updates in line with insurer SLA requirements
• Support court hearings, CMCs and pre-trial preparation
• Draft legal documents including applications, pleadings and client advice
• Work closely with partners on complex litigation strategy
• Support the development of strong insurer and commercial client relationships

About You

• A qualified solicitor with experience in personal injury litigation
• Ideally experienced in defendant catastrophic injury or large loss work
• Confident managing complex and high-value cases
• Highly organised with strong drafting, analytical and case management skills
• Comfortable working to deadlines and insurer reporting requirements
• Commercially aware and interested in developing client relationships
• A collaborative team player with strong attention to detail
• Candidates with claimant catastrophic injury experience and transferable skills are also encouraged to apply

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £58,000, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Birthday leave
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression opportunities within a leading national team
• A supportive environment with strong partner mentorship
• Excellent training and professional development

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com