Solicitor - Catastrophic Injury

Catastrophic Injury Solicitor opportunity available within the Personal Injury team in a leading Manchester based law firm. The team has received recognition from numerous legal institutions, including a Legal 500 Top Tier ranking in 2024, Chambers and Partners Band 1 ranking.

The role:

In this role, you will assist the team with a mixed caseload made up of brain injuries predominately, as well as spinal cord cases and amputation claims. You will have the unique opportunity to learn from an award-winning team of top ranked lawyers with substantial experience and long-established reputations in catastrophic injury.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting partners with catastrophic injury claims from start to finish.
• Reviewing records including medical, education, case management.
• Strengthening and growing the team’s charitable partnerships.
• Leading the way with charitable fundraising ideas and driving social/fundraising activities and initiatives.
• Collating enclosures to accompany instructions to Counsel and experts.
• Engaging with clients, taking statements and preparing instructions to Counsel and experts.
• Attending court hearings, conferences with Counsel and MDT meetings.

Skills and experienced required:

To succeed in this role, you will be a Qualified Solicitor with 0-3 years post qualification experience. You should also be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of assisting with catastrophic injury claims.
• Experience of business development/marketing/networking/use of social media will be looked upon favourably, along with experience of working with relevant charities.
• Legal analysis and research.
• An ability to build relationships with clients and drive charitable initiatives.
• Good working knowledge of relevant law and procedure.

On offer:

• Negotiable salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Annual promotions process open to all staff.
• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday per month.
• Two days a year to do charitable work.
• The opportunity to get involved in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.

If you are currently a qualified solicitor with catastrophic injury experience, and would like more information, apply online for immediate consideration.