Role: Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor
Area of expertise: EL / PL / RTA
Salary: Dependant upon experience / discussed at application stage
Location: North-West / Bolton

We are looking for a qualified solicitor with experience in complex injury litigation to join our Complex Injury Claims Team, working closely with a Partner, Rob Gray on a high-quality caseload of large loss and catastrophic injury matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in high value multi-track litigation, assisting on cases involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, fatal accidents and other life-changing injuries across EL, PL and RTA claims.

You will gain hands-on experience on challenging claims and play a key role in shaping litigation strategy while working directly with sophisticated insurer clients. The Partner also has a specialism in handling chronic pain cases and a provision for attention to details.

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will support the Partner in progressing claims from instruction through to resolution. Your work will include:

• Assisting with the management of a caseload of complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims
• Conducting detailed forensic analysis of extensive medical and quantum evidence
• Preparing chronologies and identifying key issues, anomalies and evidential gaps
• Analysing liability evidence and litigation risk
• Reviewing medical records and instructing appropriate medical experts
• Drafting clear, concise technical advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, causation and strategy
• Preparing pleadings, applications and witness statements
• Liaising with insurers, insured parties, witnesses and other stakeholders
• Instructing counsel and attending conferences, mediations and Joint Settlement Meetings
• Supporting attendance at court hearings, settlement discussions and trials
• Proactively identifying next steps to progress matters efficiently
• Supervising and delegating work to a Complex Injury Paralegal, supporting their development
• Maintaining accurate records on the case management system and ensuring SRA compliance

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are looking for someone who combines technical ability with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

You will have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor
• Experience handling catastrophic or large loss injury claims
• Strong understanding of indemnity, liability and quantum
• Experience analysing complex medical and quantum evidence
• Knowledge of litigation procedure and relevant case law
• The ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of tasks
• Confidence in communicating with clients, counsel and colleagues
• A proactive approach and the ability to support and delegate work to a Paralegal

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Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week in office)
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • rising to 26 days after 5 years 
  • rising to 27 days after 10 years
  • option to buy/sell up to 3 days
• Employer pension contribution
• Death in service cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• GymFlex membership