Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate

Manchester Permanent View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate to join a well-established Claimant personal injury team in Manchester. The successful candidate will be a Grade A or B fee earner with background in the legal field, with a focus on catastrophic injury cases.
  • Opportunity to join top tier Claimant personal injury team
  • Competitive salary and package

About Our Client

Our client is a well known full service law firm with offices in Manchester. The department has received recognition from numerous institutions, including being ranked in band 1 for personal injury work in the Northwest for both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500, and receiving the Corporate Supporter Award at the inaugural Child Brain Injury Trust Diamond Awards, for ongoing support and fundraising for the charity.

Job Description

As a Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate you will handle a caseload made up of high value multi-track and catastrophic injury claims brain injuries predominately, as well as spinal cord cases and poly trauma. You will be joining a growing and supportive team with substantial experience and long-established reputations in catastrophic injury and your role will involve nurturing and encouraging younger talent in the team as well as developing your own career path with the support of our partners.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a caseload of serious injury claims, subject to partner supervision and in some cases partner led. You will need to exercise good judgment, skill and absolute attention to the client's own needs and future.
  • Involvement with charity partners and supporting their aims and fundraising will be encouraged.
  • Ensuring excellent client care and outcomes and good organisational skills in file management.
  • Maintaining high client satisfaction and good working relationships with referrers, experts and counsel.
  • Working in a team environment and developing less-experienced team members.
  • Taking responsibility for personal development and CPD training requirements.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate should have a minimum of 6PQE working on serious/catastrophic injury cases. Please note the level of experience identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Hybrid working model, with the flexibility to work 2 days per week from home
  • An attractive bonus scheme
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture
  • An opportunity to work in the vibrant city of Manchester



This is a great opportunity for a Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate who is looking to take the next step in their career. If you are passionate about the legal profession and ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Jennifer Lees
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6630890
Phone number
+44 161 829 0469

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Business Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jennifer Lees
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0469
Job reference
JN-012025-6630890