William James Recruitment
Catastrophic Injury Senior Solicitor
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Catastrophic Injury Senior Solicitor – Liverpool – Up to £65,000
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
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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 technology and legal case management systems
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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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