Solicitor, Catastrophic Loss EL/PL

Role Overview

• 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 issue.
• 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.
• Providing support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team.

Requirements

• 1+ PQE preferable within litigation and EL/PL, catastrophic injury, large loss or serious injury case experience, with case values over £100,000.
• We will also consider NQ's that have done a training seat in a similar area of qualification.
• Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in Employers Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), 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.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

Benefits

• We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
• We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
• We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.
• If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway.