Solicitor - Catastrophic Injury

Tyne and Wear – £50,000 - £70,000

Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate Solicitor - Catastrophic Injury
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle or Sheffield
Salary: Competitive
 
My client is seeking a motivated Associate to join their highly respected Catastrophic Injury team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the strongest practices in the market, supporting a renowned Partner on complex, sensitive, and high-value cases, including matters that have attracted national media attention.
 
The Role:

• Investigate and manage high-value, multi-track, and large-loss cases
• Work on complex motor, EL/PL, and sport-related concussion matters
• Handle both pre-litigated and litigated files
• Manage cases involving brain injury, spinal injury, chronic pain, and major loss
• Collaborate with a top-tier, forward-thinking team recognised for innovation and client-focused solutions
• Engage with cross-border cases via an international office network

About the Team:

• Top-ranked Serious & Catastrophic Injury team recognised in major legal directories
• Acts for leading insurers, corporates, and composite insurers
• Renowned for complex, high-profile, cross-jurisdictional cases
• Operates with a modern, solution-focused ethos supported by market-leading tech and R&D capability

Required Experience:

• 2 - 10 years' PQE UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with equivalent experience
• Litigation experience in catastrophic injury defence or claimant work
• Must be able to handle a caseload of Multi track with values upto £1 million
• Comfortable with client contact, relationship building, and attending business development events
• Ability to manage complex, high-value files with precision and professionalism

This is a career-defining opportunity, with a firm who pride themselves on progression and the opportunity to join one of the highest-profile catastrophic injury teams.
 
rio@douglas-scott.co.uk