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Why join us?
The Catastrophic Loss team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims.
The team is currently recruiting for an experienced Solicitor, Legal Executive, or similar experience legal professional, who has litigation experience.
The Solicitor will be assisting a partner deal with a range of high value files up to £20m, including injuries of the utmost severity such as brain injury, spinal injury, amputations, polytrauma, brachial plexus injury, severe psychiatric injury, and chronic pain.
The team are predominantly based from our Liverpool and Manchester offices, and we are open to discussing flexible working patterns.
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Our commitment to excellence, innovative solutions, and client service ensures that you will be part of a team that is recognized as a leader in the field by international legal directories such as Chambers and the Legal 500.
Responsibilities
As a Solicitor in our Catastrophic PI team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:
* Working with the lead partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, compromising 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 issue
* Prioritising work effectively and to maximise 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, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
* Building working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
* Providing support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team
What will help you succeed in this role?
Desirable Criteria
* 1 - 5 years PQE, preferable within litigation and/or catastrophic injury or serious injury experience.
* Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and, catastrophic injury work
* Ideally experienced 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
What we offer?
At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.
Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.
About Us
DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
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