Solicitor - Catastrophic Injury

Manchester – £40,000 - £50,000

Fee Earner - Catastrophic Injury
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience
 
About the Role
Join a leading national Large Loss team providing expert legal support on high-value and complex personal injury claims. Our work covers catastrophic injuries, including brain, spinal, and amputation cases, as well as substantial dependency and fatality claims. You'll work across a varied portfolio, with exposure to motor, employer's liability, public liability, and product liability matters.
 
What You'll Do

• Manage your own caseload of high-value and catastrophic personal injury claims
• Assist partners with investigations, strategy reports, and client updates
• Liaise with solicitors, insurers, police, HSE, and witnesses to gather evidence
• Instruct medical and technical experts as required
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and reports
• Attend hearings, conferences, and joint settlement meetings
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Ensure compliance with CPR, data protection, and client protocols
• Meet financial and performance targets while maintaining quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ-3 Years PQE)
• Experience in defendant personal injury litigation (Motor or EL/PL preferred)
• Strong analytical and case management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team or independently
• Sound knowledge of CPR procedures

Why Join Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your expertise in large loss and catastrophic injury work within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team. You'll gain exposure to complex, high-value cases and benefit from ongoing professional development and hybrid working flexibility.
 
Apply now within or send your CV to: rio@douglas-scott.co.uk