The Major Injury & Casualty team at DWF is recruiting a Solicitor with a background in large complex motor and Employers Liability/Public Liability (EL/PL) cases.
Office based in Liverpool; attendance required at least once per week.
Responsibilities
* Work with Partners to manage a caseload of high-value claims (value £100 000 – £20 m+), including catastrophic injury, EL/PL and motor matters.
* Draft pleadings, reports to clients, attend court hearings, manage court deadlines, conduct liability investigations, gather evidence, instruct experts and consider complex medical causation issues.
* Prioritise work to maximise efficiency, meet court deadlines, and adhere to clients’ service‑level agreements.
* Build working relationships internally and externally to maintain client relationships, develop business networks, and understand the firm’s direction and client needs.
Qualifications
* 1+ years PQE within litigation and catastrophic injury, large loss or serious injury case experience, with case values over £100 000.
* Technical experience or strong interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, Motor, Catastrophic Injury, Serious Injury, Personal Injury, Large Loss or Complex Loss work.
* Ideal experience handling high-value defendant files either independently or assisting senior team members; claimant experience considered.
* Familiarity with working in a commercial environment.
Desirable Criteria
* Enthusiasm to develop skills and knowledge.
* Adaptable to change and willing to adopt new ideas and processes.
* Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise workload under pressure, and manage conflicting priorities.
* Confident oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond basic salary, including flexible benefits and robust well-being programs. You can select from a diverse array of benefits to tailor a package that aligns with your individual needs and those of your family.
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