Job Title
Catastrophic Injury Associate
Salary
£40,000 to £60,000
Location
Derby (with hybrid working)
Contract
Full Time, Permanent
Overview
CRA Consulting is a specialist legal recruitment partner supporting law firms of all sizes across the UK. Our client is a global legal brand recognised for its forward‑thinking approach, modern infrastructure and delivery of high‑quality legal services to commercial and insurer clients. The firm has a highly regarded catastrophic and complex injury practice, handling significant, high‑value matters involving serious and life‑changing injuries. Lawyers within the team are trusted to manage technically demanding claims while working closely with leading insurer clients, counsel and experts.
Position
As a Catastrophic Injury Associate, you will manage a diverse caseload of complex liability and high‑value injury claims, including catastrophic and serious injury matters. You will advise clients on liability, quantum and coverage issues, providing commercially focused and technically robust guidance throughout each case.
Your responsibilities will include drafting pleadings, witness statements and detailed reports, as well as liaising directly with clients, counsel and technical experts. You will play an active role in shaping case strategy, participating in negotiations and contributing to settlement discussions to achieve commercially sound outcomes.
The role will also involve supporting partners on larger or strategically important matters, ensuring files progress efficiently and in line with client expectations and service level agreements. You are expected to maintain high technical standards, manage risk effectively and contribute positively to the wider team environment.
Key Details
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days with continued service, and an additional well‑being day. Additional benefits include a lifestyle and well‑being allowance, enhanced pension scheme, private medical and healthcare insurance, life assurance and income protection. There is also a financial rewards scheme, electric vehicle scheme, sabbatical scheme, enhanced parental and family leave, eye care support and a discretionary performance‑related bonus scheme.
The role is full‑time, permanent with hybrid working arrangements available. Salary will be dependent on experience and level of qualification.
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