Job description
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive
Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent
A leading international law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate to join its highly regarded Catastrophic Injury team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value claims alongside recognised specialists in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Exposure to high-quality, complex and high-profile work
• Opportunity to mentor and support the development of junior colleagues
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing, market-leading team
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and assist with a caseload of catastrophic injury claims
• Investigate liability and quantum issues on complex, high-value cases
• Support senior lawyers on technically challenging and sensitive matters
• Liaise with clients, experts, counsel and other stakeholders
• Contribute to delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice
• Participate in client relationship management and business development activities
Candidate Requirements
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or CILEX qualified with at least 2 years' relevant post-qualification experience
• Experience defending catastrophic injury litigation
• Strong negotiation and case management skills
• Experience of direct client contact and involvement in business development initiatives
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational abilities
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading team offering high-quality work, excellent career development and flexible hybrid working.
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