Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bolton
Reporting To: Lead Lawyer / Partner
Description
Role: Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor
Area of expertise: EL / PL / RTA
Salary: Dependant upon experience / discussed at application stage
Location: North-West / Bolton
We are looking for a qualified solicitor with experience in complex injury litigation to join our Complex Injury Claims Team, working closely with a Partner, Rob Gray on a high-quality caseload of large loss and catastrophic injury matters.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in high value multi-track litigation, assisting on cases involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, fatal accidents and other life-changing injuries across EL, PL and RTA claims.
You will gain hands‑on experience on challenging claims and play a key role in shaping litigation strategy while working directly with sophisticated insurer clients. The Partner also has a specialism in handling chronic pain cases and a provision for attention to details.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting with the management of a caseload of complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims
* Conducting detailed forensic analysis of extensive medical and quantum evidence
* Preparing chronologies and identifying key issues, anomalies and evidential gaps
* Analysing liability evidence and litigation risk
* Reviewing medical records and instructing appropriate medical experts
* Drafting clear, concise technical advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, causation and strategy
* Preparing pleadings, applications and witness statements
* Liaising with insurers, insured parties, witnesses and other stakeholders
* Instructing counsel and attending conferences, mediations and Joint Settlement Meetings
* Supporting attendance at court hearings, settlement discussions and trials
* Proactively identifying next steps to progress matters efficiently
* Supervising and delegating work to a Complex Injury Paralegal, supporting their development
* Maintaining accurate records on the case management system and ensuring SRA compliance
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Qualification as a Solicitor
* Experience handling catastrophic or large loss injury claims
* Strong understanding of indemnity, liability and quantum
* Experience analysing complex medical and quantum evidence
* Knowledge of litigation procedure and relevant case law
* The ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of tasks
* Confidence in communicating with clients, counsel and colleagues
* A proactive approach and the ability to support and delegate work to a Paralegal
Job Benefits
* Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week in office)
* Private medical insurance
* Permanent health insurance
* Critical illness cover
* Health Care Cash Plan
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
o rising to 26 days after 5 years
o rising to 27 days after 10 years
o option to buy/sell up to 3 days
* Employer pension contribution
* Death in service cover
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
* Season Ticket Loan
* GymFlex membership
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