Hybrid Solicitor – Catastrophic Loss

at DWF

• Job title: Solicitor – Catastrophic Loss
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Solicitor responsible for managing high value catastrophic injury claims at DWF. Join a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services in London.

Responsibilities

• Working with partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, comprising of a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and RTA matters.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising 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, developing business networks and creating a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.
• Providing support and acting as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team.

Requirements

• Technically experienced in or a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and, catastrophic injury work.
• Experience handling high value defendant personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

Benefits

• 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.