DWF
Solicitor - Catastrophic Loss
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Why join us?
The Major Injury & Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known Tier 1 insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims.
The team is currently recruiting for a Solicitor with a background in dealing with Large Complex Catastrophic Loss, Personal Injury, Motor and EL/PL cases.
The Solicitor will be assisting Partners deal with a range of high value files, including injuries of the utmost severity such as brain injury, spinal injury, amputations, polytrauma, brachial plexus injury, severe psychiatric injury, and chronic pain of £100,000+ value.
The team are based from our Liverpool office and would require office attendance at least once per week.
Responsibilities
As a Solicitor in our Major Injury & Casualty team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:
- Working with the Partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, compromising of a variety of defendant or claimant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and Motor matters ranging in value from £100,000 – £20m+ in value.
- Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
- Prioritising work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements.
- Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.
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What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential Criteria:
- 1+ years PQE within litigation and catastrophic injury, large loss, personal/serious injury or EL/PL case experience, with case values over £100,000.
- Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, Motor and, Catastrophic Injury, Serious Injury, Personal Injury, Large Loss or Complex Loss work.
- Ideally experienced handling high value defendant files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
- We will also consider those with Claimant experience, or those seeking more defender exposure.
- Familiar with working in a commercial environment.
Desirable Criteria:
- Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
- Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes.
- Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
- Confident oral and written communication skills.
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What we offer?
At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.
Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.
About us
DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
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