Bydand Recruitment Group
Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

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Catastrophic Injury Solicitor
Birmingham | Hybrid Working | Up to £50,000 DOE + Benefits | 0+ PQE
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value, technically complex claims within a well-established and highly regarded practice, offering clear progression and long-term career development.
You will be joining a well-established team in Birmingham with a fantastic reputation for handling high-value catastrophic injury matters. This role is particularly exciting as it is to work with an experienced lawyer who works with a mix of self-insured corporate and insurance clients. As such, you will work with them directly and help them to further develop their book of work.
Variety of high value EL/PL and RTA
The role promises a mixed caseload of EL/PL and RTA-related injuries. You will be working with clients in various sectors including, retail and manufacturing. The range of claims is equally broad including:
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- Brain, spinal, amputation and fatal injury claims
- High-value RTA, EL and PL matters
- Complex and multi-party litigation
Overview of the opportunity
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and progressing claims from instruction through to resolution
- Drafting pleadings and attending JSMs, mediations and court hearings
- Working closely with experts, counsel and insurer clients
- Contributing to case strategy on high-value matters
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading complex injury team offering high-quality work and genuine career progression.


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Applications are invited from newly qualified solicitors up to around 3 PQE in personal injury litigation. You do not necessarily need to have had previous catastrophic injury experience, though solid RTA or EL/PL experience is required.
You will demonstrate:
- Strong drafting and analytical skills
- Experience handling personal injury claims
- Excellent communication and client management ability
- A proactive and collaborative approach
If you are interested in learning more about this role and the progression opportunities it offers don’t hesitate to apply or get in touch for more information.
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