Bydand Recruitment Group
Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

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Leading team looking for experienced catastrophic injury / large loss lawyer at Associate or Senior Associate level.
Catastrophic Injury Solicitor
Manchester | Hybrid & Remote Working | Up to £68,000 + Excellent Benefits
If you are a qualified solicitor with 1 PQE + experience in catastrophic injury, we would like to hear from you.
This highly-regarded complex injury team is looking for an ambitious associate who is keen to develop their career in catastrophic injury. Whether you are starting out in your career as a qualified solicitor or have a number of years of PQE, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Varied catastrophic injury matters across numerous sectors
You will manage and assist on a varied caseload of complex personal injury matters, including:
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- Catastrophic and life-changing injury claims
- Brain and spinal injury cases
- High-value RTA litigation
- Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims
- Fatal accident and dependency claims
- Complex liability disputes
- Multi-million-pound settlements and litigation
Clients of the team work across various sectors meaning solicitors gain access to a varied and challenging caseload.
Key piece of recruitment
The role is not simply a straightforward fee-earning position within catastrophic injury. It is an integral part of the team's growth strategy. As part of this role, you can expect:
- High-quality, complex catastrophic injury work
- Clear progression pathways to Senior Associate, Legal Director and beyond
- Strong focus on career development and succession planning
- Flexible hybrid and remote working options
- Supportive and highly regarded specialist team
- Excellent salary and benefits package


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Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with experience in:
- Catastrophic, serious injury or defendant personal injury litigation
- RTA, EL and/or PL claims
- Litigated multi-track matters
- Managing client relationships and complex cases
Whether you are an Associate or Senior Associate seeking a clear route to the next stage of your career, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
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