Assistant Solicitor - Large & Complex Loss
Location: Cardiff
Working mode: Hybrid – around 1 day per week
Employment type: Permanent
About the firm
We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward‑thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting‑edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.
About the Role
We are one of the largest, most highly skilled Catastrophic & Complex Injury teams in the market, with a growing portfolio of more than £10m fee income. The team numbers over 70 lawyers across eight offices, four jurisdictions, with many leading names in the market and over 600 years of experience in large loss between us! All of which makes sure we are making the right decisions for our clients. We handle cases with cumulative reserves of over £1bn and our top tier partners all have experience of handling claims with pleaded values of £20m+.
Our large loss team is managed in three geographical groups under the overall leadership of the Head of our Catastrophic & Complex Injury Group Simon Curtis and Peter Walmsley.
What Youll Be Doing
* Partner with colleagues on the day‑to‑day management of case files, including reviewing evidence, drafting correspondence, and preparing court documents.
* Maintain excellent file‑management practices, ensuring cases are handled in line with client service standards.
* Take initiative and demonstrate strong self‑management skills to deliver high‑quality work.
* Organise and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and court timetables, ensuring all dates are accurately diarised.
* Prepare and review evidence, advise on case tactics (under supervision), and draft court documentation.
* Attend conferences with clients, experts and counsel, as well as court and telephone hearings where appropriate.
* Interview witnesses and experts to obtain statements and instruct experts/counsel, occasionally attending trials.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring deadlines and service level agreements are met.
* Keep all case correspondence and communication up to date, and collect/update management information (MI).
* Stay informed on relevant case law and legislation, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.
* Adhere to firm‑wide practices and procedures, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
What do I need?
* Proven experience in multi‑track litigation
* Strong background in personal injury law
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
* Sharp analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
* Indemnity experience
* Ability to communicate effectively and maintain strong client relationships
* Knowledge of the insurance market (desirable)
* Previous defendant‑side experience (desirable)
What’s in it for you?
Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.
You’ll enjoy
* 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
* Life Insurance & Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
* Pension Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
* Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
* Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
* Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
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