Kennedys is seeking a motivated Associate to join our respected Catastrophic Injury team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive and efficient support in investigating and managing high-value cases for a diverse range of external clients.
You will be part of a top-ranked team, working directly under our renowned Partner, Stephen Foster. Your responsibilities will include handling and assisting with a variety of complex motor, EL/PL and sport related concussion claims, including those that are sensitive and have garnered national media attention.
Team
Kennedys is a leading international law firm with a reputation for excellence in handling catastrophic injury cases. Our Serious and Catastrophic Injury team is top-ranked in the major legal directories, has relationships with most of the major insurers, and is renowned for our unique and innovative approach.
We act on complex and high-profile cases, led by experienced Partners recognised as market leaders in this sector. We are often instructed on UK cases requiring cross-border quantum investigations via our international offices. We avoid unnecessary lawyering and are focused on working in partnership with our clients and delivering modern solutions, including our in-house R&D capability and award-winning product suite of technological and process innovations.
Clients
* Large Composite Insurers
* Corporates
* EL/PL and Motor Insurers
Cases
* Catastrophic Injury including brain and spinal injuries
* Multi-track and Large Loss
* EL/PL
* Chronic pain
* Sport related concussion
* Both Pre-litigation and Litigated files
Required experience
* 2+ years' UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with the relevant experience*
* Litigation experience of catastrophic injury defence work
* Previous client contact and attendance at business development events
* Experience of negotiation
*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
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