Posted 1 month ago
Serious Injury - Lawyer
ManchesterHybridFull-time
AI Summary
A serious injury lawyer manages a high-value personal injury caseload (typically £1m+), handling cases such as orthopaedic, spinal and brain injuries, and polytrauma, from instruction to resolution, while leading litigation strategy, client and expert liaison, and supporting junior team members.
About this role
Are you an experienced Lawyer ready to take the next step in serious injury litigation? Join our Serious Injury Team and play a pivotal role in representing clients with life-changing injuries.
Key Responsibilities
As a Lawyer in our Serious Injury Team, you will manage a varied caseload of high-value personal injury claims, typically worth in excess of £1m. These include serious orthopaedic injuries, spinal and brain injuries, amputations, and complex polytrauma cases, often arising from road traffic collisions, accidents at work, or public liability incidents.
You will take ownership of your own files from instruction to resolution, leading on litigation strategy, liaising directly with clients, experts, and other stakeholders, and progressing cases toward settlement or trial. You will also provide guidance and support to junior lawyers, contributing to the overall development and strength of the team.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
We are seeking a qualified solicitor with experience in serious injury litigation and a proven track record of managing complex high value claims. Experience in catastrophic injury cases is highly desirable.
Alongside strong technical knowledge, you will have excellent negotiation and communication skills, the ability to manage a significant caseload, and a client-focused approach that ensures individuals receive the highest standard of service.
You’ll need:
- Proven experience handling serious injury claims
- Strong litigation and case management skills
- The ability to work independently whilst supporting junior colleagues
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for clients
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- £4,000 Car Allowance
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development
Apply today and join a team committed to excellence in serious injury litigation, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by life-changing injuries.
Skills
Case ManagementCatastrophic Injury ExperienceCourt RepresentationHigh-value Claims ManagementLitigationNegotiationPersonal Injury ClaimsSerious Injury Litigation
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