Defendant Catastrophic Injury lawyer NQ – 5 years’ PQE LONDON

Law firm in London, well known for the work it does in Defendant PI is looking to recruit a Defendant Catastrophic Injury lawyer of 0 to 5 years’ PQE. The Large Loss team provides an expert legal service dealing with claims involving injuries of the utmost severity and complex technical insurance work. They handle claims reserved at over £350,000, representing over £800 million of client reserves. The claims are varied including Motor, Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and Product Liability. Typical cases involve brain, spinal and amputation injuries and also substantial dependency fatality claims. The successful candidate will provide assistance to the Legal Director in managing a caseload of catastrophic and high value PI cases, assisting in initial investigations and in reporting to clients/ preparing internal strategy reports, as appropriate. The role will also involve: making further investigations, as appropriate; liaising with other solicitors, insurers, police, HSE and witnesses to gather evidence; and, instructing various experts as appropriate. You will also attend court hearings as appropriate; attend conferences and JSMs as directed by the Legal Director, subject to client approval and also assist with the management, supervision and development of some of the more junior members of the team.

Applicants will preferably have experience of managing a defendant personal injury litigation caseload (either Motor or EL/PL preferred). Experience of high value Large Loss work is not strictly necessary.