Catastrophic Loss Associate/Senior Associate (5+ PQE)

Your new company Our client is a leading, nationally recognised law firm with a top-tier catastrophic loss practice, is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing team. The firm acts for a broad panel of Tier 1 insurer clients, handling some of the most complex and high-value personal injury claims in the UK. The team has an excellent reputation for managing catastrophic injury litigation and offers strong career development within a supportive, collaborative environment. You can expect a high level of home working. You will join a highly experienced catastrophic injury team, supporting Partners and senior lawyers on high-value, complex claims. Matters will include defendant catastrophic injury work across motor, employers' liability and public liability, typically valued from £100k to £20m+. Your new role As a Catastrophic Loss Associate, you will be responsible for: Assisting on and managing a caseload of complex, high-value injury claims valued from £100k to £20m+. Handling matters involving serious injuries such as brain injury, spinal injury, amputations and severe psychiatric injury Drafting pleadings, reports and correspondence Conducting liability investigations and reviewing evidence Instructing counsel and experts, including medical experts Attending hearings and ensuring compliance with court directions and deadlines Building and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting and mentoring more junior team members What you'll need to succeed Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (ideally 5+ PQE) Experience handing or assisting on catastrophic injury, large loss or serious injury litigation Background in EL/PL and/or motor claims (defendant experience preferred, but claimant experience will be considered) Exposure to high-value claims (exceeding £100k) Strong technical litigation skills and attention to detail Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines Excellent communication and client-facing skills Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case management What you'll get in return Opportunity to work on market-leading catastrophic injury work Clear progression pathway within a recognised national team Very flexible hybrid working arrangements and a high level of home working. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Supportive and inclusive working culture What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)